Senior Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Acute Services

Employment Type
:
Temporary Full Time (Up to February 2027). Job share may be considered

Position Classification
:
Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration
: $ - $ per annum (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location
:
Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week
: 38

Applications Close
: 16 February 2025 – 11:59pm

Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Bloomfield

Join our large and dynamic Occupational Therapy team as the Senior Occupational Therapist of acute mental health, drug and alcohol services. This is a temporary full-time position for 12 months.

This senior Occupational Therapist position works across the acute units at Bloomfield Hospital including the MHICU, Adult Acute, Sub-acute and Older Persons Acute inpatient units.

This position will work directly and provide leadership to Level 1/2 Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants working on the acute units.

This Senior Occupational Therapy position has a varied caseload across the acute units and works directly with the consumer, treating team and external providers.

The Occupational Therapy department at the Bloomfield Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Service is a friendly and dynamic team which consists of 5 Senior Clinicians, 4 Junior Clinicians, Diversional Therapist, a Health Education Officer and a large number of Allied Health Assistants. We work as part of a large multidisciplinary team that is committed to providing all consumers with holistic, evidence-based care that focuses on patient safety and engagement.

To find out more about the role, view the Position Description.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

• Click ‘Apply’

• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

• Upload your current resume

• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries
:
Please contact Melissa Lane on  or e1.gov.au for more information.

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian.
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.