Senior Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Inpatient Unit

Job Description

Career Opportunities: Senior Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Inpatient Unit (47318) Requisition ID 47318 - Posted - On Going Period (L) - On Going Part Time (PT) Reference Number: 47318: Senior Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Inpatient UnitEmployment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be! The Role: An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist (OT3) to join the team at the 25 bed Broadmeadows Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit , Northern Health. Working alongside Medical, Nursing, Allied health and Lived experience colleagues. This role requires the Occupational therapist to: Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments, interventions and groups for people aged 16-65 Design, implement and evaluate the therapeutic group program which is a core intervention at BIPU Take an active role in the leadership and implementation of sensory modulation and sensory informed approaches in reducing restrictive interventions Develop and maintain activity hubs within BIPU, to support a wide range of safe and meaningful activities being available for consumers while in inpatient care Support and supervise BIPU OT team made up of an OT1 and OT2 Work closely with the wider BIPU team, sharing your clinical expertise and support quality initiatives and research This position is ongoing part time 48 hours per fortnight, however we also have additional Senior EFT at our Epping Mental Health Inpatient Unit if you are interested in a full-time role. To be successful in this role you will have: Expertise in developing and delivering interventions with consumers who have experienced serious mental illness and have complex mental health needs Interest and expertise in sensory modulation and group work Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong clinical leadership skills and ability to contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary team Genuine commitment to embedding recovery principles and trauma informed care into practice Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. We encourage you to consider joining the vibrant OT team of Northern Health Mental Health division, you will have access to regular supervision, communities of practice and reflective practice sessions, in addition to the many other benefits of a career with Northern Health. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Erin Finch, Professional Lead Occupational Therapy Ph: 93559712 or Rianna Cordina, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, BIPU 8345 5531. Applications close 9th February 2025 Why work at Northern Health? Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State of the art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza. #J-18808-Ljbffr