Posted:
9/10/2024, 12:19:41 PM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Title: Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 (Year1-4)
Salary: $70,994 .00- $101,211.00 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: Acute Inpatient Mental Health, Caritas Unit
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.
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:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Acute Inpatient Mental Health, Caritas Unit.
You will be working in collaboration with the medical, nursing and other members of the allied health team, the OT 1-2 will provide quality, evidence based occupational therapy to consumers accessing our Acute Inpatient Mental Health Service on Caritas Unit.
You also will be working collaboratively with the MDT to address the functional and therapeutic needs of our consumers. Supporting the provision of assessment, treatment, psychological intervention and discharge planning. Whilst also working in the after-hours space in the delivery of a recovery program aiming to reduce restrictive practices.
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:
Are you a driven and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who possesses Mental Health experience and a desire to enrich the lives of Mental Health consumers to lead a fulfilling and productive recovery?
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Occupational Therapist Grade 1-2 who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are passionate about the delivery of least restrictive care to consumers accessing acute inpatient mental health services. With astute OT assessment skills and an ability to work effectively as a part of a team. Experience in the delivery of a diverse group program for consumers experiencing acute phases of mental ill health. We pride ourselves on our teamwork - come and join our amazing team!
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 Akenhead Ministries and St Vincents Health Australia.
2.Demonstrated interpersonal communication and organisational skills.
3.Able to demonstrate competence, knowledge and experience in the management, treatment and care coordination of persons with mental illness.
4.Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary health care team on an inpatient setting.
5. Commitment to maximising levels of consumer participation in decision. making and choices over treatment and management plans.
6. Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality care.
7.Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Applications will close on 09 October 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