Mental Health Ot / Care Coordinator

Excellent benefits including salary packagingChallenging and rewarding work environmentBest practice implementationFriendly and dynamic teamFull time fixed term until 30th June 2025About the RoleWork within the Strengths Model of recovery orientated practice.Build a therapeutic alliance with identified consumers and actively engage them in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their care.In collaboration with the treating team and consumers, support the development of enhanced care and treatment plans that complement existing plans and promote improved recovery and outcomes.In collaboration with the treating team utilise discipline-specific OT skills to deliver a range of evidence based assessment and interventions as required by consumers in line with SVMH policies and strategic direction.Deliver specialist programs to individuals or to groups.Classifications for this position will range from Occupational Therapist Gr 2 VF6 - VF9 ($86,730 - $99,699 per annum).Your ContributionOccupational Therapy qualificationsCurrent AHPRA registrationEligible for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia Association.Minimum 5 years experience in relevant acute/community and Mental Health settingsKnowledge of and commitment to providing a comprehensive range of Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and case management services for people with serious mental illness and complex needs and their carers.Current national criminal history check or willing to obtainWhat we OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationCulture of continuous improvementHealth Care for the Homeless ProgramThis position is part of the Health Care for the Homeless Program (HfH). HfH comprises several services that support clients that are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. HfH aims to integrate and better coordinate existing services within St Vincent's Hospital and where service gaps are identified, support the development of new services to meet the needs of our clients. Operationally the role is based at Frontyard Youth Services which is a specialist youth service located in Melbourne's CBD. Frontyard aims to support young people aged 12 to 25 to meet their physical, emotional and social needs and to develop pathways out of homelessness. This includes but is not limited to providing 18 beds crisis accommodation service and drop in centre housing multiple services working with young people across Greater Melbourne and throughout Victoria.Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.