Occupational Therapist (Mental Health Accredited)

Welcome to St John of God Health CareSt John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.St John of God Social Outreach provides a range of no or low-​cost Mental Health, homelessness and capacity building services to over 5500 people in the community across Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and the Asia Pacific, particularly in areas where we have identified gaps in service provision. ​You're role at St John of GodWe are seeking applications for an Occupational Therapist (Mental Health Accredited) to join our Allied Health team on a permanent full-time basis in Blacktown, NSW.The Occupational therapist is a member of a multi-disciplinary team that provides evidenced-based care to the patients of St John of God Health Care (SJGHC). Ensures practice is in accordance to the relevant registration body Board of Australia Code of Ethics and SJGHC policies and guidelines.You will be responsible for the development and delivery of innovative programs that provide high-level clinical care to consumers in groups, and an individual basis across a variety of acute and psychiatric specialties. The PositionProvision of an Occupational Therapy treatment at a senior level.Completion of comprehensive patient assessment (e.g. assessment of personal care, domestic and community ADLs, assessment of the home environment, cognitive and functional physical assessment as required).Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals to manage complex patients.In conjunction with the Supervisor/Manager and other Occupational Therapy caregivers, develop processes for the evaluation of both inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy programs.Patients/clients plans and outcomes are regularly monitored through attendance at and participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings.Strive for high satisfaction levels of patients/clients and external agencies.Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties. This requires liaison with the administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of progress notes.Demonstrable strong communication and interpersonal skills.Provide written and verbal reports as requiredYou will have experience providing group programs and individual therapy to child, adolescent and adult consumers presenting with a myriad of concerns, demonstrate clinical leadership skills and ability to undertake quality improvement activities.Successful applicants will have tertiary qualifications in Psychology and current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Experience running groups and providing individual therapy using CBT, DBT and Schema-Focused Therapy will be highly regarded.Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.We can offer youSalary: $70,650 to $102,308 + 11% SuperannuationPermanent full-timeGenerous salary packaging optionsUp to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceSt John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.All Category A caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 to fulfil the requirements of the role.For all enquiries contact Deva Reynold, Manager Raphael Services on (02) 9839 0900Applications close February 19th