Support young people by providing mental health assessments and delivering brief intervention.
Become an integral part of our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team in the Illawarra as a Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist.
$73,427 - $104,753 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 | Illawarra Community Mental Health | REQ542738 | Applications close: 5 January 2025
Join us in shaping healthier futures.
Together we can do more.
The Safeguards Team is a new Child, Adolescent, and Youth Acute Mental Health Service that provides timely, best-practice care to children and adolescents (0-17 years) experiencing acute mental health distress.
This community-based team delivers rapid, mobile, and flexible care, including assessment, assertive outreach, and referrals.
Where appropriate, the team provides brief therapeutic interventions and short-term care coordination.
Safeguards currently operates within an integrated model alongside the adult Acute Care Team (ACT), focusing on acute child and adolescent mental health while working closely with other services, families and carers.
Though the team is working towards operating 7 days a week, it currently operates and responds to children and young people five days per week.
The Safeguards Team provide care in various settings, including schools, homes and communities.
You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team including Medical Officer, Team Coordinator, Nurses, Social Workers, other Occupational Therapist and Clinical Psychologist.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms.
That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people.
The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.
Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country,
ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations.
Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge.
To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
· Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
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Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay·
Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)·
Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
· Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers.
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· Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the seven questions within the application.
In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
· Current AHPRA Registration as an Occupational Therapist
· Working With Children Check (WWCC)
· NSW Drivers Licence
· Applicable vaccination requirements for a
Category A role.ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Need more information or help applying?
· Visit the ISLHD website for
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For role-related queries or help applying, contact George.Macmillan on ******