Occupational Therapist - Transition to Mental HealthSouth West Healthcare VIC – Warrnambool VIC
Time for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that's friendly & welcoming! Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services. Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities.
About the role South West Healthcare (SWH) believes in providing a highly supportive environment for Occupational Therapists in our Transition program, encouraging professional development and excellence. Our aim is to provide clinical structured support during the transition to the mental health sector. This program offers the opportunity for you to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge by developing skills in a variety of clinical rotations through our Mental Health teams. This transition role is a supernumerary position within our mental health services with dedicated study time and access to our Mental Health Occupational Therapy Educator.
Successful applicants for this position may be eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) up to $20,000.
Position overview Two Full Time, Fixed Term Positions availableWarrnambool CampusOccupational Therapist Grade 2Salary Range: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20 per annum, plus superannuationSWH is offering 2 Full Time, 12-month fixed term positions (80hrs per fortnight with monthly ADO)
What you bring The successful Occupational Therapist applicant will bring at least 2 years of professional experience in a sector other than mental health. Transitioning Occupational Therapists employed into these positions will bring discipline specific skills into the sector as well as valuable diversity of experience that will benefit the mental health and wellbeing workforce, such as expertise in physical health, aged care, disability or family violence.
What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;Internal and external professional development opportunities;Ongoing clinical supervision;A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;Excellent terms and conditions of employment5 weeks annual leave per annum pro rataHow to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 1st December 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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