Occupational Therapist - Cranbourne West Secondary College

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Cranbourne West Secondary College Part-time Join us at headspace! headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with EACH being one of the lead agencies. Each year, we help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 145 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. Part-time (0.6 FTE) ongoing position with flexible working days Co-located at Cranbourne West Secondary, forming part of the wider headspace team $48.60 - $58.09 p/Hr + Super + generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550 We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Occupational Therapist to be a part of our headspace team. This position will work with students to ensure that they can successfully engage and participate in their education through classroom and other school-based activities. The successful applicant will be skilled in a variety of therapies and behavioral-based interventions to effectively support students. Along with the ability to manage a caseload of students, you will possess highly effective collaboration skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders, i.e. Child protection, tertiary services, Youth Justice, and other mental health community services. An important aspect of this role is the ability to identify sensory processing and/or sensory modulation difficulties and to create class implementation plans for teachers to respond to. Other duties include teaching emotional regulation skills to students and facilitating social skills training and communication skills training (individual and groups). About you Minimum of tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration Sound knowledge of current theory and practice in occupational therapy Highly developed listening and communication skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to manage own workload and set priorities without supervision Knowledge of typical and atypical childhood development Capacity to engage and form positive relationships with children, particularly children with developmental differences. What’s in it for you? EACH is the lead agency for headspace. At EACH, you'll be supported to be your best. Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance Competitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline, and discipline-specific learning Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more… We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Beck Boyd, Snr Clinician/Coordinator – headspace School Services. Email – Applications Close: Friday 8th November 2024 Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today! We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. Next Steps in the Hiring Process Thank you for your interest in joining EACH! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide. EACH Commitments At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences. EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr