Inpatient Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Acute Mental Health Kerferd

About the RoleClosing Date: 07/07/2024The 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.About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the twin cities of Albury
and Wodonga. Our dedicated team of nearly 3,000 staff supports a population of 250,000 people throughout North-East Victoria and
Southern NSW. AWH is a dynamic organisation undergoing significant growth, including the development of new state of the art
Emergency and Mental Health facilities. women 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.What awaits you at AWH?AWH offers full orientation and training. AWH provides excellent staff benefits including:
Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport
Staff Discounts with our many business partners
We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education (if necessary), and seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition.Are you ready to become part of our team?For more role-specific information, please refer to the attached Position Description. You are also encouraged to reach out to the person on the job advert for a confidential discussion. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
Explore our Candidate Information Pack to uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team.
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.Not the right role for you?If you don't meet all the requirements of this role, please submit your details to AWH as you may be a great fit for another role.
Submit your details through AWH Community Talent Pool and our team can connect with you if a suitable position arises.