Occupational Therapist - Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (Fact)

Occupational Therapist – Flexible Assertive Community Treatment TeamMental Health Drug & Alcohol - Orange

About the role

You will join one of the world’s leading and connected rural health services as an Occupational Therapist where we are driven by a single goal; healthier rural people- thriving communities. Care is at the heart of the Occupational Therapist in Western NSW Local Health District. The Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality services to patients/ clients in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.

You will work within the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team and work as a part of a multidisciplinary team who provide ongoing recovery oriented assessment and treatment through case management, aimed at improving the quality of life for older people with mental health needs living in the community.

The FACT team sits within the community of Orange which facilitates access to a broad range of clinical and non-clinical services to enable people to establish, re-establish or reclaim a hopeful and meaningful life in the community.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the .

To apply for this role:

·         Click ‘Apply’

·         Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

·         Upload your current resume

·         Answer the selection criteria

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Additional information for applicants:

·         All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under . Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

·         This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary) that may arise in the next 18 months.

·         Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

·         To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit

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