Company

Peninsula HealthSee more

addressAddressMornington, VIC
salary SalaryPermanent
CategoryHealthcare

Job description

Position Details
Reference Number 35130
Position Title Occupational Therapist - Mental Health
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Location Frankston Hospital
Advertisement text • Be part of a major Public Health Service and enjoy excellent salary packaging, career development, onsite parking and great benefits.
  • Great team, respectful culture and supportive management
  • Located in Frankston, gateway to the Mornington Peninsula
  • Classification: Grade 2, Yr 1 - 4*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Grade 2 Occupational therapist provides demonstrated skills in occupational therapy assessment and intervention for clients, aged over 65 years who are experiencing a range of Mental Health, including dementia, medical and psychosocial difficulties. Intervention may be on an individual or group basis, and include all areas of occupational performance relevant to the client's identified goals.
The OT works closely with members of the interdisciplinary team including Medical, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Neuropsychology and Podiatry. Weekly team meetings are based on an interdisciplinary, person centred model of care.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
  • Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA)
  • Current Victorian Driver's Licence
  • High level skills in the assessment of occupational performance considering physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of the person and their environment and determine appropriate intervention in the aged persons Mental Health unit.
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and discharge planning activities
  • Demonstrated skills in the area of complex functional and behavioural assessments and recommendations for equipment, modifications and behaviour management strategies
  • High level of verbal and written communication skills appropriate for the purpose and intended audience
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice
What Next
Apply NOW!
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
*Please refer to salary circular VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia?
Essential: Do you have high level skills in the assessment of occupational performance, considering physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of the person and their environment?
Essential: Do you have demonstrated ability to participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and discharge planning activities?
Contact Person Vanessa Mackay
Contact Number 97847947
Contact Email VMackay@phcn.vic.gov.au
Refer code: 1391900. Peninsula Health - The previous day - 2024-01-31 03:44

Peninsula Health

Mornington, VIC
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