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About the Role: Join our team as a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist on an ongoing full time basis, Monday-Friday.
The Secure Extended Care Unit (Unit 4) is based within Dandenong Hospital Adult Mental Health Service.
The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist position is a permanent Full time role within the Secure Extended Care Unit.
In consultation with the Senior Occupational Therapist, the Service and Nurse Manager and other team members, the incumbent will be responsible for the provision of an effective Occupational Therapy service to inpatients of the Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) and Mental Health Program.
The position will utilise group and individual programmes, including Occupational Therapy specific assessments and interventions.
The position will provide leadership to the Grade 1 OTs on the Unit, and represent Occupational Therapy at a broader programmatic level.
Whilst the position is based at SECU, the incumbent will be required to work in any clinical area at any or all campuses of Monash Health as and when required.
Such a requirement may be a temporary arrangement, on an ad hoc basis, or a permanent change.
About Us: Secure Extended Care Unit (Unit 4) is a 50 bed Inpatient Unit based at Dandenong Hospital.
SECUs provide medium to long-term inpatient treatment and rehabilitation for people who have unremitting and severe symptoms of mental illness or disorder with an associated significant disturbance in behaviour that preclude their living in a less restricted environment.
SECUs represent the highest level of care on the continuum of mental health services and provide extended clinical treatment, supervision and support for those whose needs cannot be met adequately by other available programs and services.
Our collaborative multi-disciplinary team made up of: Social workers; Occupational Therapists; Clinical and Neuro Psychologist; Exercise Physiologist; Dietician; Music Therapist; Psychiatrists and Nurses provide targeted treatment and rehabilitation programs that maximise individual functioning, minimise the barriers to recovery, and promote return to community living.
About You: To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge: You are looking for the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of consumers living with mental illness You possess strong communication skills and thrive within a team environment You are a hardworking, consumer focused and seeking the opportunity to make a difference Mandatory requirements of the role - Bachelor of Occupational Therapist of Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions (cannot have a non-practising registration) In Return A rehabilitation, recovery focused workplace working with culturally diverse consumers Become a part of the largest Secure Extended Care Unit within Victoria Work within large, cohesive Allied Health team delivering outstanding outcomes to consumers, families and carers For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Grace Sodomaco on 0401318910.
Position Description can be found here Role Statement can be found here We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.
We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
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How to Apply Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system.
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide' Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close:07 February 2025