Posted:
10/10/2024, 10:51:44 AM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Title: Occupational Therapist - Youth Mental Health
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Hours per week: 38 Hours
Position Grade: Occupational Therapist Level 3 (Year 1 - 2)
Salary: $108,595.00 - $112,114.00 Base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Community Mental Health
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Come and work for one of the largest inner-city hospitals in Sydney. Servicing a wide variety of patients from across the CBD and Eastern Suburbs; including providing care to trauma, medical, surgical, and mental health & drug and alcohol adult patients.
Based in Darlinghurst surrounded not only by our community we have great public transport links, food from all around the world and a village like community spirit in the heart of the city.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
Come join our fantastic team of mental health clinicians in the Community Mental Health Service!
With some of the country’s highest levels of urban social disadvantage characterised by homelessness, chronic mental illness, substance misuse and other complex general health needs, St Vincent's Mental Health Service provides a comprehensive range of services and interventions.
We deliver a spectrum of services utilising models of care to best support consumers and carers in a recovery focused and strengths orientated framework.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
A unique opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Community Mental Health Service.
The primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapist is to provide mental health assessment and intervention for young people (16 -25 years) engaged with the PEIPOD (Program for Early Intervention & Prevention of Disability - Early Psychosis Program). You will be adept in providing support to young people with multiple complex needs including mental illness, drug and alcohol issues and homelessness. As a Mental Health Worker you will be working with the individual consumer, their family and carers, and their support network in the community in a recovery framework.
You will probably be working in a community mental health role and looking to specialise or step up into the next role for you.
Are you an occupational therapist with excellent skills and experience in a community mental health setting with a passion for youth mental health. We're a team that's all about support and building on your strengths and if you feel the same, we are the team for you. All our teams are also fully dedicated to collaborating with you.
If you are looking for a change and to make a change, come and join the team in leading patient centred excellence within a mental health setting.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with AHPRA with evidence of clinical experience in a tertiary hospital or health related field as a practising Occupational Therapist
3. Unrestricted NSW Driver’s License
4. Ability to work collaboratively with consumers within a recovery framework
5. Experienced clinician with extensive knowledge working within a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient or community mental health service
6. Demonstrated understanding of early intervention principles in the context of emerging mental health problems in young people
7. Experience and commitment to working with young people with complex needs, including homelessness, drug and alcohol use and forensic issues
8. Effective written and verbal communication skills and basic computer literacy
Applications close on 8th November 2024
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care