Inpatient Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Acute Mental Health Kerferd The Inpatient Mental Health Occupational Therapist will be a valued member of the Kerferd Unit team and will be required to provide a recovery focused, trauma-aware occupational therapy service to the inpatient mental health unit.
A key role of this job is to oversee the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the therapeutic group program in both the low dependency and intensive care area of the unit, as well as working with individuals currently receiving acute psychiatric care.
We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity; MANDATORY: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Current Drivers Licence DESIRABLE: Membership of Occupational Therapy Australia and relevant Special Interest Groups/Associations Employment Type: This is a permanent part time opportunity, 16 hours per week.
For further details , please refer to the position description or reach out to Jessica Johnson, Nurse Unit Manager at ******.
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga.
With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW.
Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services.
AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services.
We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation.
What awaits you at AWH? We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle.
We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
Relocating to the region? Albury Wodonga Health has access to the Regional Mental Health Workforce Incentive program.
The Incentive program was designed by the Department of Health to support the attraction, relocation, and retention of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to priority positions area mental health and wellbeing services across rural and regional Victoria.
Mental Health Navigator At Albury Wodonga Health, we understand that moving is challenging, whether it be locally or internationally, so our Mental Health Workforce Navigator is available to support new staff to relocate, settle and integrate into the local community.
Are you ready to become part of our team? To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, contact ****** for a copy of our Candidate Information Pack and the Position Description.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate.
Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.
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