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Form of workSpecialist Coordinator – Occupational Therapy
Mental Health Services & NDIS
Part-Time (Monday & Tuesday) - Permanent
An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist with advanced Mental Health industry experience to join our team at the new Joondalup Health Campus Mental Health Unit
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with demonstrated extensive clinical expertise in acute Mental Health services, to provide evidence-based interventions aligned with best practice guidelines. The successful candidate will work in a job share arrangement to lead and coordinate the MHU team, including contributing to and maintaining oversight of operational matters in a highly dynamic environment. This role also involves working closely alongside other OT Coordinators to support the OT Manager in implementing strategic initiatives towards achieving organisational and departmental goals.
The MHU has undergone major redevelopment and is opening its doors to a new facility with a capacity of 102 beds, including new youth and older adult units. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the growing MHU OT team, leading and contributing to the OT service development across the inpatient Mental Health setting.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with proven experience in an acute and/ or inpatient Mental Health setting. Your capacity to lead and mentor a team, along with your ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with patients, staff and stakeholders is essential.
Successful candidates will meet the following selection criteria:
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to provide assessment, intervention and evaluation of people with Mental Health diagnosis within an MDT, in an acute Mental Health setting with a minimum experience of 3-5 years
- Demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal skills with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to lead program development in response to organisational need
- Proven leadership and high-level problem-solving skills, with a solution focused approach
- Demonstrated understanding of the complex requirements and operational challenges of the services within the Mental Health portfolio
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to lead/contribute to quality initiatives/service improvement activities and projects
- Experience working in youth or older adult Mental Health services
Why Joondalup Health Campus?
Joondalup Health Campus is the largest health care facility in Perth’s northern suburbs, providing 24-hour acute care from an integrated public and private campus. The Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 74 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "People Caring for People".
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
How to Apply
All applications must be lodged online with selection criteria completed.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.
For enquiries, please contact: Georgia Bruyn, Specialist Coordinator MHU E: ******@ramsayhealth.com.au
Or Megan O’Meara, A/Occupational Therapy Manager E: ************@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
