Inpatient Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Acute Mental Health Kerferd

Closing Date: 07/07/2024

The Inpatient Mental Health Occupational Therapist will be a valued member of the Kerferd Unit team and will be required to provide a recovery focused, trauma-aware occupational therapy service to the Inpatient Mental Health unit. A key role of this job is to oversee the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the therapeutic group program in both the low dependency and intensive care area of the unit, as well as working with individuals currently receiving acute psychiatric care.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity;

MANDATORY:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Drivers Licence

DESIRABLE:

• Membership of Occupational Therapy Australia and relevant Special Interest Groups/Associations
• Post graduate qualifications in Mental Health

Employment Type: This is a fulltime opportunity, 40 hours per week with ADO.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, Mental Health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education, seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition.

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, contact **************@awh.org.au for a copy of our Candidate Information Pack and the Position Description.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

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