Lead Occupational Therapist

Not-for-Profit Early Intervention Service which supports children with Autism or other Developmental Disabilities, their families.

The Client:
Our client provides a team approach to each child in all areas of Early Intervention, from group therapy to individualised specialty therapy sessions with all professionals working in collaboration for the best outcomes.
Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of quality control and continuous improvement projects across services in liaison with the leadership team.
• Support the development and implementation of the induction process in liaison with the leadership team (including a New Grad program).
• Support the design of staff support structures, processes and documentation to ensure the ongoing development of a workforce with the capabilities to deliver safe, effective and high-quality services.
• Lead peer supervision sessions, including setting agendas and writing minutes.
• Liaise closely with leadership team to identify and discuss staffing performance issues.
• In liaison with leadership team, understand the needs of frontline therapists and develop training initiatives which meet those needs.
• Lead training initiatives were appropriate or seek out external professional development.
• Maintain ongoing staff professional development register.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualification requirements:

• Qualification in relevant field (e.g. Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Special Education)
• Registration with appropriate professional body (e.g. Speech Pathology Australia, APHRA, NESA)

Please click APPLY attaching your CV if you'd like to hear more about this role, alternatively you can apply direct to hello@brightsiderecruitment.com.au or call Andrew on 0421 651 408