Senior Occupational Therapist - Rah 2g & Eastern Acute

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Adelaide
• Salary AHP-3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part-time temporary position (3 days per week) up to 12 months, available at Glenside Campus
• FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO UTILISE OR BUILD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LEADERSHIP SKILLS

About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Mental Health Clinical Program, you will play a key role in the delivery of recovery-focused occupational therapy services within an adult inpatient mental health setting. Working within a multidisciplinary team, inclusive of other mental health occupational therapists, you will provide evidence-based assessments, consultations, individual and group interventions, and support discharge planning. You will apply your proficient mental health knowledge and skills to support the development of complex care plans, remove discharge barriers, and ensure a safe and supported admission and discharge. Your expertise will help enhance outcomes for consumers and their families, contributing to a holistic approach to mental health recovery.

In addition to your clinical role, you will take leadership responsibilities within the team, actively contributing to the continuous improvement of occupational therapy services. You will provide professional supervision to staff and students, guiding their development and ensuring the highest standards of practice. Ongoing professional development, leadership support and professional supervision are provided. Being part of a large health network offers opportunities to link in with other senior occupational therapists, and explore the occupational therapy role across acute, rehabilitation and community-based services.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges and thrive in a collaborative, leadership-driven environment, this is the role for you.

About You

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist with the following key qualities:

• Qualifications & Experience : Degree in Occupational Therapy with registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Proven experience in mental health and complex needs care.

• Clinical Expertise : Advanced skills in conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, care planning, crisis intervention, and mental health occupational therapy interventions.

• Leadership & Supervision : Ability to provide clinical leadership within a multi-disciplinary team, supervise staff, and mentor students while exercising sound professional judgement.

• Commitment to Development : Demonstrated dedication to ongoing professional development, with a strong ability to apply evidence-based practices and psychosocial rehabilitation techniques.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 887471

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday 21 April 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

887471 RD Senior Occupational Therapist - RAH 2G & Eastern Acute.pdf

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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.