Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit

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Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District $73,427 - $104,753 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time (Part Time or Job Share will be considered) | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ558797 | Grade: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 | Applications close: 23 March 2025Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. The Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit is a 6 bed specialist acute mental health statewide inpatient unit located within the grounds of Shellharbour Hospital. The unit provides a safe, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic environment, allowing comprehensive diagnostic assessments, therapeutic programs, and management of children and adolescents between 12 to 17 years (inclusive) with serious mental health presentations.A Little About Us. Shellharbour Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.Benefits Of Working With ISLHD. We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demands of everyday life, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees) Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees) Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Requirements Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role. Working With Children Check (WWCC) Current AHPRA Registration Valid NSW Drivers Licence ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. #J-18808-Ljbffr