- Work in one of Australia's largest health precincts.
- Onsite free parking: use fleet cars to move between various jobs sites.
- Participate and gain from the Continuing Professional Development Programs.
- We offer primary, secondary, and tertiary care to residents of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs).
- An exciting new phase in mental health service delivery is underway, involving the construction of new facilities and expanded services.
- The expansion will create numerous new job positions and opportunities for career advancement in higher-grade roles within these therapeutic fields.
- Design interventions that enhance the capacity of consumers to engage in meaningful leisure activities.
- Develop detailed treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Conduct effective and comprehensive assessments for each client.
- Undertake administrative tasks to support the delivery of services.
- Describe your experience and qualifications in Diversional Therapy, including your membership status.
- How have you applied evidence-based practices in a mental health setting?
- Provide examples of facilitating group programs for Mental Health consumers.
- Review the detailed for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Discover more about the application process.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
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Diversional Therapist - North Parramatta, Australia - Western Sydney Local Health District
Description
Join WSLHD for a career in mental health, with new facilities and many job opportunities. As a Diversional Therapist, deliver top interventions.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 1 & Level 2
Remuneration: $70,944 - $82,899 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: North Parramatta (Cumberland Hospital)
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading healthcare provider employing over 12,000 employees.
What you'll be doing
As the Diversional Therapist you will provide high quality intervention to Mental Health Inpatient consumers. You will report directly into the Head of Department, Occupational Therapy and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team. Your role will include the following responsibilities:
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Requisition ID: REQ488647
Applications Close: 10th June 2024
Need more information?
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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