Limestone Coast Local Health Network – Mount Gambier SA
Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mental Health Service, Mount Gambier Permanent Full Time Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist in Mental Health! Are you passionate about making a real difference in mental health care? Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a key member of our Mental Health team, you will play a crucial role in delivering evidence-based, recovery-oriented services tailored to the needs of our consumers and the local community. Your expertise in occupational therapy will be instrumental in providing integrated clinical mental health care across various service settings, including community, acute, and rehabilitation. You will have the opportunity to extend and expand your scope of practice in a vibrant rural setting. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and professional multidisciplinary mental health care team within a supportive work environment.
Key Responsibilities: Utilise a range of occupational therapy approaches to offer comprehensive mental health care. Assist consumers, their carers, and families in making informed decisions about their care options. Develop strong therapeutic relationships to promote holistic care and enhance job satisfaction. Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive and effective treatment plans. Access continuous professional development opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge. About You You must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist in Australia. Effective communication skills, including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including one-on-one, group and health promotion activities and prioritise workloads. Creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting. About Us Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) provides a wide range of health care services across the Limestone Coast region, covering a large geographical area which consists of the Upper and Lower South East, and extends all the way to the Victorian border.
We offer rewarding employment opportunities in a workplace that supports integrity, honesty, courage and respect in the workplace.
Why Join Us Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits. Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. 4 weeks annual leave (depending on role and roster arrangements) in addition to other leave entitlements. Supportive and friendly work environment with continuous professional and personal development opportunities. Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide. Affordable and relaxing country lifestyle with regional city conveniences. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.
Enquiries
Dani Young
Administration Officer
Phone: 8721 1677
Email: ******
Application Closing Date 26 November 2024, 11:55PM
Job ref: 868743
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