Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Occupational Therapist - Part Time. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the Organisation 

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 440 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.     
 
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.      
 
About the Role 

An opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Disability and Out of Home Care programs based in Cairns on a part time basis (flexible hours – 3 days per week).
 
This is a wonderful opening for an experienced Clinician with a passion for improving the lives of people with disability. Reporting to the State Clinical Services Manager based in Brisbane, you will work independently in the Cairns region with the support from a multi-disciplinary team.
 
Our core business in Cairns is supporting clients that have complex behaviours and dual diagnosis. The successful incumbent for this role will have experience working within the disability sector and sound knowledge of Restrictive Practice legislation.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical knowledge and expertise to Life Without Barriers programs
• Provide assessments of clients functional, cognitive and learning abilities, health status and behavioural profile
• Develop and monitor intervention plans and strategies
• Work collaboratively with other allied health professionals

  
Skills & Experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience working with people with complex needs and dual diagnosis within the disability sector
• Demonstrated experience in assessing and planning interventions
• Sound knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Sound knowledge of the Recovery Framework
• Sound knowledge of Restrictive Practice legislation
• Demonstrated experience in implementing person centred interventions
• Experience working in a culturally sensitive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Understanding of a commitment to the principles of EEO, Safety, Cultural Diversity and Ethical Practice
• Current Driver License

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).       
 
Benefits

• Attractive base salary and salary sacrificing options
• Tool of Trade vehicle allowance
• Flexible work arrangements

How to Apply 

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact [email protected] with the subject heading ‘OT - Cairns’
 
Applications close midnight Sunday 15 July 2018.