Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

Job description

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist within Mental Health?

Do you have recent experience of working within a Mental Health Inpatient Unit?

Do you want to work in Alice Springs for a 6-month contract?

Then this contract role is for you!

We are delighted to be supporting our client based in Alice Springs, NT with this Occupational Therapist – Mental Health role for an initial contract period of 6-months, with the potential to be extended.

You will be supporting your patients by providing them with culturally appropriate Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment services to Mental Health Inpatients & Mental Health Sub-Acute patients.

The duties and responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist – Mental Health will include, but not be limited to:

• Providing culturally appropriate OT services to patients of the Mental Health unit, based on caseload demands and professional judgement of priority care
• Facilitating individual and group sessions
• Maintain clinical standards through documentation of patient care and statistics
• Contribute to optimal patient care and case management using inter-disciplinary team approach, through participation with medical, nursing and allied health staff, external agencies, family or other carers
• Participate in the promotion and implementation of OT policies, plans, procedures and resources for therapy and education as required
• Participate in quality activities with OT and Rehabilitation frameworks
• Continuing education, professional development and performance management as per departmental requirements
• Promote the role of OT within the Mental Health Acute and Sub-Acute (Rehabilitation) care
• Provide supervision, professional support and guidance for therapy assistants and work experience students with appropriate delegation of tasks

In order to be considered for the Occupational Therapist – Mental Health role, you will have at least 2 years’ experience in an acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit along with:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated knowledge and clinical competence in the management of caseloads to meet the specific personal, cultural, environmental and health needs of the individual
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proven ability to work in a semi-autonomous environment
• Understanding and experience, or a willingness to learn, of Indigenous and remote health issues
• Current NT Drivers licence

If you feel you have the relevant experience to be considered for the Occupational Therapist – Mental Health role, then please submit your most recent resume outlining your relevant experience for immediate consideration.

Alternatively, contact our dedicated Allied Health consultants for Talent Quarter via the below:

Lorraine Morrison:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 08 6255 6530
Tori Donaghey:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 08 6388 0713