- Generous salary packaging
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Discounted public transport
- A smoke free environment
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Continuous learning
- Professional and location-based allowances
- A copy of your resume summarising your experience and achievements relevant to this position.
- A cover letter with a statement (no more than 5 pages) detailing how you are able to meet the Selection Criteria as listed in the Job Description Form
- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Occupational Therapist - Nedlands, Australia - North Metropolitan Health Service
Description
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 02/08/2024.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Liz Shepherd by phone
About this role
The role of Occupational Therapist is to provide case management for an allocated caseload, including occupational therapy specific assessment and treatment programs, other therapeutic interventions, education, counselling and care to mental health consumers, their carers and significant others and care coordination with other services, using a client centred, recovery focused model of care.
This role reports to the Senior Occupational Therapist.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated qualified Occupational Therapist with demonstrated experience in all processes of OT assessment and outcomes in a community setting. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has a commitment to their professional development, which we encourage and will support you on your journey.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Area Profile
The Community Adult Mental Health Service is a State Government health service providing specialist mental health assessment and treatment for people with mental health needs living in the community. We use the term consumer to describe people who use our service.
Community clinics are situated at Butler, Wanneroo. Mirrabooka, Osborne Park and Subiaco.
The clinics are staffed by multidisciplinary teams including Medical staff, Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Welfare Officers, Aboriginal Mental Health Workers and Peer Support Workers, and supported by General Practice Liaison Officers and Community Development Officers.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Liz Shepherd, A/Co Director, Community Adult Mental Health,
We think you'll like it here
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.