Job no: 866754Work type: Full timeLocation: Far NorthCategories: Allied and Scientific Health, Mental Health
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – WhyallaAHP2 | Full Time | OngoingBase Salary Range: $88,255 - $102,240 p.aIn addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).Join our team and use your passion and expertise to positively impact the lives of patients in our community! About Us: The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breathtaking views, endless adventures, and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends, and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region.
You will become part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.
Service: Community Mental Health - Rehabilitation Services (Whyalla) Whyalla Hospital hosts the Saltbush Community Mental Health Rehabilitation service, which supports people who may have been living independently in the community but require a more supported environment to enhance their living skills, or those who may have completed their stay in hospital and are ready for community-based treatment and rehabilitation.
Support and Training: Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision FrameworkAccess to Professional Development fundingAccess to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region)About the Role: As an Occupational Therapist, you'll use your clinical expertise, specialized knowledge, and professional skills to create, implement, and evaluate comprehensive services designed to promote recovery in mental health care. Your work will be centered around the individual needs of each consumer, ensuring a holistic approach to care in both community and rehabilitation settings.
Working with a high degree of autonomy, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team of psychologists, support workers, and students, playing a key role in shaping the clinical framework.
About You: Must hold a recognized Occupational Therapy qualification and be eligible for registration as an occupational therapist within Australia.Apply professional expertise, developing generalist/specialist knowledge, clinical competence and experience.Exercise professional judgment in the selection and adaptation of established methods, procedures, and techniques.Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.Want To Know More? Contact: Nikita Charlton - Clinical Senior Social Worker, 8644 5130,
Application Closing Date: Thursday 30th January 2025 - 11.55PM
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