Graduate Occupational Therapist

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Graduate Occupational TherapistApply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 5, 2025 (25 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR139990
Job Description:Mental Health Occupational Therapist Allied Health Graduate Program Grade 1 Occupational TherapistStrong reflective practice, professional development and learning opportunitiesSupported learning across a range of mental health settingsTwo-year position, with support for career progression to permanent employment at St Vincent's Health towards the completion of the program.About St Vincent's Mental Health St Vincent's Mental Health Service is an area-based mental health service operating in the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. It includes a range of inpatient, residential and community-based programs, providing treatment to adults and older adults who experience acute and complex mental health issues. Multidisciplinary teams provide a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions underpinned by a strong commitment to recovery-focused practice and person-centred care.
About the Roles As a participant of the St Vincent's Mental Health Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, you will be provided with the opportunity to participate in a rotational program. This program is designed to support newly graduated occupational therapists to develop mental health competencies and successfully transition to practice in mental health on completion of the program. The position is fixed term and will end in January 2027.
The positions are supported by a newly developed graduate program with a strong focus on growth learning, reflective practice, supervision, and self-care. The positions are embedded in clinical settings, working closely with Grade 2 and Senior Occupational Therapists as part of multi-disciplinary teams. These positions will rotate through various areas of St Vincent's Mental Health Service and will include Adult Community Mental Health Clinics, Residential Recovery Services, as well as Adult and Older Adult Acute Inpatient Units. Rotations are either 6 or 12 months in length across a 2-year period. Rotations seek to enable learning and development in real-life practice-related content in positive and supported environments.
Extensive learning and development opportunities are provided by an Occupational Therapy Educator. This will include regular individual and peer supervision, localized mentoring, and regular professional development opportunities within the wider Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team.
Following the two-year graduate program, you will be supported to apply for ongoing long-term employment opportunities within St Vincent's Mental Health.
The position seeks to build the capacity of the public mental health workforce, to attract Occupational Therapists who are passionate about a career in mental health. The roles also provide an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of consumers with a mental illness, and their families and carers.
Classifications for this position will range from Occupational Therapist Grade 1 YB14 - YB19 ($68,868 - $87,989 per annum)
The Allied Health Graduate Program offers: Regular rotations, offering experiences in a variety of mental health clinical settingsRegular individual and group reflective supervision and support from the Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator and the Allied Health New Graduate teamRegular targeted professional development opportunities and support to develop individual learningOpportunities to engage in meetings and professional development with your colleagues from the wider Mental Health Service and Occupational Therapy team.Why Work in Mental Health at St Vincent's? Be a part of service-wide implementation of Royal Commission recommendations in Mental HealthWork with people who are passionate about recovery.Experience a positive work culture within a historical, values-based organisation originally established to serve socioeconomically disadvantaged groups in the local communityParticipate in career development, training, and progression opportunitiesReceive support from staff who are continually motivated to provide the best possible care for consumers by building a confident and capable workforceFlexible working arrangementsDiscovery Days to experience a range of teams within our serviceSalary Packaging – increase your take-home payGreat inner city location. Easily accessible via public transport, extensive car parking options and close to Gertrude and Brunswick Streets in the heart of FitzroyEmployee Assistance ProgramAbility to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesStaff Health CentreDiscounts and promotions are available through our FoundationYour Contribution: In order to apply for this position, you must be eligible for membership with OT AustraliaBachelor Occupational Therapy or Masters Occupational Therapy (Prac) obtained within the last twenty-four months.Current registration with AHPRA (Occupational Therapy Board)Current driver's license, or working towardsA valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), or willing to obtainA strong interest in mental health and well-being and be considering a career in mental healthWell-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenAn ability to work as a team member and contribute to team decisions, as well as the willingness to learn from those around youAn interest in understanding the range of issues experienced by people experiencing mental illness presenting with high level needs, and a commitment to helping meet the needs of consumers and families/carersA desire to actively participate in your knowledge development and progression as an Occupational Therapist and mental health clinicianComputer literacyApplication Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact ****** and include the JR numberShortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
For more information please contact:
Naomi Parkes – Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator
Email: ******
Tel: 0478 282 049
Alternative contact:
Julia Baumgartner
Email: ******
Contact Details:Naomi Parkes, Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator, ******, 0478 282 049
Alternate Contact:Julia Baumgartner, ******
Closing Date:4 January 2025 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan: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 ****** View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Become a healthcare superheroAbout UsSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.
Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria's most in-need communities.
Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.

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