Occupational Therapist

Deliver high quality, evidence based occupational therapy assessment, formulation and treatment services for adult inpatients of the mental health unit.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/551051
Closing date 22-Mar-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent part time
Contact person Margherita Chiavone
Contact details 0407 757 321
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About the role
The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality, evidence based occupational therapy assessment, formulation and treatment services for adult inpatients of the mental health unit at Metro North Mental Health -The Prince Charles Hospital (MNMH-TPCH).
About you
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following values within the context of the “Key Accountabilities”. The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and always balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people.
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops own talent through ongoing professional development, values differences and recognises importance of teamwork in health service delivery.
• Compassion – is completely consumer focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of consumer services or support in the delivery of services to consumers.
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our consumers and stakeholders.
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard.

In terms of technical knowledge, skills and experience and within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated competent level of contemporary knowledge and skill in assessment and acute management of consumers with severe mental health disorders including knowledge and skill in occupational therapy assessment, formulation, intervention, and therapeutic group facilitation in an acute environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a demanding complex multi-disciplinary environment and communicate effectively using well developed oral and written communication skills to enable effective interaction with consumers, carers, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement, and research activities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced staff members and education to students commensurate with level of experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles, processes and environments that support recovery and an ability to work within a Recovery Framework and Trauma Informed Model of Care.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.
Job ad reference number: MH551051
Close date: Friday, 22 March 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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Role Description