Job no: 882825Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide Metro SouthernCategories: Allied and Scientific Health, Public HealthSouthern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga – Mental HealthSalary $104,180.00- $111,746.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP3 | Full Time – Contract Until June 2025An exciting opportunity exists to join the Noarlunga Mental Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit team as a Clinical Project Officer - Senior Occupational Therapist!Due to be opened in late 2025, a brand new 24 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at Noarlunga will offer best practice evidence-based care for consumers requiring a period of psychosocial rehabilitation. A multi-disciplinary project team is being established to develop the operational and clinical frameworks that will be required to commission the unit. The Clinical Project Officer Occupational Therapy will work in close collaboration with the Allied Health Director, Head of Unit, Principal Occupational Therapist and broader project team for Noarlunga Mental Health Inpatient Rehabilitation and is responsible for coordinating and managing projects related to occupational therapy practice in mental health rehabilitation using their relevant discipline specific skills and experience.About the role:As the Clinical Project Officer, Occupational Therapy psychosocial rehabilitation, duties for the role may include:Conduct literature review and analysis of current best practice evidence-based interventions and assessments in Occupational Therapy assessmentCollate resources for Occupational Therapy led assessments and interventions that will be used within the Noarlunga Mental Health inpatient rehab unitProvide Occupational Therapy specialist input into the development of a state-wide education program focussing on psychosocial rehabilitationProvide leadership and direction and act as a focal point for Occupational Therapy service development within the Noarlunga Rehabilitation unitProvide leadership and clinical input in the implementation of the model of care for the Noarlunga rehabilitation unitAbout you:Passion for health service development and embedding best practice Occupational Therapy approaches into practiceDemonstrated high level communication skillsDemonstrated high level interpersonal skills including negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective networks with key stakeholdersAppropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of AustraliaDemonstrated significant experience in a current clinical mental health setting, preferably within a psychosocial rehabilitation settingApplication Closing Date: 11.55 pm Friday 1st November 2024Want To Know More? Contact: Amy Hawke, Principal Occupational Therapist, 0422116343, ******:AHP3 Clinical Project Officer Senior Occupational Therapist - Role DescriptionAustralian applicant guidelinesInternational applicant guidelinesApplicant Information:We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.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.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 882825Advertised: 23 Oct 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 01 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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