Occupational Therapist Older Persons Mental Health

Description:

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural and Remote Mental Health Service, Glenside
• Salary: AHP2 $88,255 to $102,240 p.a. (Pro-rata)
• Permanent Part time position working 22.5 hrs p/wk & temporarily working at 33.75 hrs p/wk until 3 October 2025 (with the possibility of extension)

Overview

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey with SA Health: Become an Occupational Therapist in Older Persons Mental Health

SA Health invites passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic team in a Part-time, Ongoing position working at 22.5 hours per week and temporarily at 30 hours per week until 16 October 2025 within the Older Persons Mental Health Specialised Services (OPMHSS). This unique opportunity allows you to make a profound impact on the lives of older adults across various regional Local Health Networks (LHNs) in South Australia.

As a member of the multi-disciplinary OPMHSS team, hosted within the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service, you will play a vital role in providing specialist and responsive in-reach services to Residential Aged Care Facilities. Your expertise will be invaluable in supporting consumers with severe psychiatric illnesses, dementia, and complex behavioural and psychological symptoms.

Embracing a holistic approach, you will collaborate with families, aged care staff, and mental health professionals to streamline and facilitate specialist care pathways. Through distance consultation, information, and advice, you will empower others to better manage psychiatric illnesses and build their skills in addressing behavioural and psychological challenges.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the prevention and reduction of inappropriate transfers to acute care or emergency departments. Your commitment to education and training will enable you to share your knowledge and expertise, empowering regional mental health and aged care staff to provide exceptional care.

Based at the Glenside Campus, this position requires regular travel, including overnight stays, to various regional LHNs, depending on service requirements. Flexibility and the ability to respond promptly are essential.

SA Health is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. We offer competitive remuneration, excellent learning and development opportunities, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of South Australians.

Seize this extraordinary opportunity to join a dedicated team and embark on a fulfilling career journey. Apply now and be a part of SA Health's mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

Must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and as a regulated profession be eligible for registration as an occupational therapist within Australia.

For more information about this exciting role and to submit your application, please visit sahealth.sa.gov.au. Embrace the chance to positively impact the lives of older adults and contribute to a better future for all South Australians.

In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 873722

Enquiries

Bronwyn Anderson
Coordinator OPMHSS RRMHS
Phone: 08 7133 0304
E-mail: bronwyn.anderson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11 March 2025 - 1 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments

873722 - Occupational Therapist Older Persons Mental Health Role Description amended.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.