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Form of workAbout the Role
We're searching for a Grade 2 or Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the team at the Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Older persons acute and residential unit, Steele Haughton Unit (SHU). This is a fixed term role to cover parental leave.
The Grade 3 role is suitable for Occupational Therapists with experience working in mental health practice and the Grade 2 role is suitable for a Grade 2Occupational Therapists who may have worked in other areas of practice and are interested in learning mental health practice skills in a supportive environment.
The Occupational Therapist provides occupation-based therapy in a 1:1 and group setting and plays a key role within the therapeutic program across the units. The Occupational Therapist contributes to care, treatment and support including discharge planning for consumers.
This position is an integral part of building the allied health workforce within bed-based settings across GMWHS.
Key Responsibilities
- The provision and evaluation of evidence-based occupational therapy group and individual treatment and interventions for working with older persons.
- Participate in regular professional supervision, professional development and engagement with the Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Occupational Therapy network activities.
- Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary therapeutic groups program
- To actively and effectively work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to generic and discipline specific expertise of multidisciplinary team, including Lived and Living Experience Workforce..
- Lead and support the multidisciplinary team regarding sensory modulation assessment and interventions to promote wellbeing and recovery, and where appropriate, assist in managing arousal, distress and enabling participation in meaningful occupations.
Skills & Experience
- Unrestricted registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA).
- An approved Degree from a recognised school of Occupational Therapy or other qualifications approved for eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapy (Vic.).
- 5-7+ years of post-graduate as an Occupational Therapists
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Take advantage of the education workshops offered during the first 3 months of your employment, run by our Learning & Development team
- Be supported with 2 days of Mental Health specific orientation and Occupational Violence and Aggression + Prevention training.
- Competitive Salary and compensation
- Supportive working environment
- Clinical supervision and opportunities for professional development
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Linsie Davies, Occupational Therapist Lead, Mental Health on 0459 526 *** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
