Occupational Therapist - Grade 1

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join the team at The Footbridge, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.

Summary about this job

Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation

Company: St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (Ltd)

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-7571-5351

Fax: +61-7-6928-9316

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Occupational Therapist - Grade 1. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Full Time, Fixed Term position (12 months)
  • Mental Health - Community Care Unit - North Fitzroy
  • Excellent benefits including salary packaging


About the Company

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.


About the Department

The Footbridge Community Care Unit (CCU) through a multidisciplinary team approach provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of consumers who suffer with a serious mental illness and associated high level of disability in the City of Yarra and Boroondara.


About the Role

Are you interested in developing a career in Mental Health Occupational Therapy? The Footbridge Community Care Unit is seeking a keen and motivated occupational therapist graduate to join their multi disciplinary team.

Within the CCU setting the OT1, under the guidance of senior clinicians, and in conjunction with team members, will provide a high standard of clinical assessment, intervention and support to clients and their carers within a highly supportive clinical environment.


Duties

  • Provide high quality clinical occupational therapy services to consumers and carers
  • Work within the Strengths Model of Recovery Orientated Practice
  • Participate in the provision of sensory modulation interventions
  • Contribute effectively in clinical review processes and team activities
  • Display active participation in professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
  • Display a high standard of clinical practice and professional conduct at all times, providing clinical support to other members of the treating team and within the broader mental health service


Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current Occupational Therapy Board of Australia registration (AHPRA)
  • A current Victorian driver’s licence
  • Evidence of knowledge, skill and professional development in the recovery approach to adult mental health rehabilitation


Benefits

  • Salary Packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Staff Health Centre
  • Staff Car Park


All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.

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