AddressPosition Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Caritas, Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Darlinghurst Campus
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to consumers being cared for in Caritas Unit. Caritas Acute Inpatient Unit provides care to consumers requiring assessment and treatment for a range of mental health disorders including schizophrenia, bi-polar affective disorder and depression. Consumers may be treated voluntarily or under the Mental Health Act within our department. St Vincent’s strives to deliver person centered, least restrictive care to all. The Occupational Therapist provides evidence based Occupational Therapy based assessments, interventions and education to consumers receiving care and treatment on Caritas. Work with the consumer, Multi-Disciplinary Team, family and carers to support care planning which promotes autonomy and informed decision making. Engaging with external stakeholders to ensure that plans developed are effectively communicated and resourced to promote a successful discharge. The position will require the supervision of junior staff and students at various times, and is required to participate in team activities, quality improvement and research.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Occupational Therapist who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person centred care for consumers experiencing acute phases of mental illness. Someone who is able to effectively apply the frameworks and principles of occupational therapy to ensure holistic care to our consumers within the least restrictive environment. A clinician able to effectively advocate for consumers to promote effective and realistic discharge planning goals that optimise a consumers independence and achieving their recovery goals. Who thrives within a fast paced, challenging environment.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and Current Australian Occupational Therapy Registration (AHPRA).
3. Minimum 3 years post-graduate Occupational Therapy experience in mental Health (inpatient or community)
4. Competency in assessment and treatment interventions of persons with complex mental health issues within an Occupational Therapy framework.
5. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
6. Demonstrated experience with quality improvement and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
7. Demonstrated supervision/leadership experience with staff and/or students, and well developed communication skills, advanced interpersonal, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, inclusive of refined skill set in report writing.
8. Preferential to have current unrestricted NSW Class C Drivers License
Applications close on 24 April 2024
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