Chief Occupational Therapist Gr3 - Adult/Aged Mental and Addictions Health

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Chief Occupational Therapist Gr3 - Adult/Aged Mental and Addictions Health Location: Melbourne/Victoria Employment type: Full-Time Pay: Competitive Job Description Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced Occupational Therapy leader to join our Adult and Aged Community Mental Health programs. Permanent, Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight including flexible monthly ADO Salary: $128k + Superannuation Based at the community clinical program in which the incumbent works - St Kilda Road Clinic or Caulfield Hospital Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision About Us Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services focusing on people with severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne. Our goal is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery and supports individual recovery efforts. About the Role In this role, you will be responsible for the clinical and professional development of occupational therapists and the coordination of occupational therapy services within the adult and aged community programs. You will maintain clinical occupational therapy standards and promote and develop occupational therapy informed interventions, research, and evaluation. Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated leadership in OT practice within public mental health services Extensive supervision experience and capacity to foster ongoing professional development and standards of care Extensive clinical experience and ability to work collaboratively with people with mental health disorders and their families Ability to innovate and support discipline-specific perspectives and contemporary practice in clinical care systems Practice knowledge of application of mental health legislation and current policies Ability to provide secondary and tertiary consultation to other areas of Alfred Health and community services Ability to generate ideas, create learning programs, and facilitate learning opportunities/professional development with clinical mental staff Knowledge of relevant legislation such as The Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and The Children, Youth and Families Act Qualifications Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia via AHPRA Minimum of seven to ten years post-graduate clinical experience is desirable Post-graduate qualifications or working towards post-graduate qualifications Benefits Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing, and discounted health insurance and banking. Located close to public transport and cafes. If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. If you have any enquiries regarding the role, please contact Richa Khadka via email: Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Wednesday 12th February 2025. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. About the Company The Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. #J-18808-Ljbffr