Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1
Remuneration: $40.05 - $46.80
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ678505
Location: Toukley Community Centre
Application close: Sunday 6th September at 11:59pm
Are you passionate about supporting people with complex mental health needs on their recovery journey?
At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 to join the Mental Health Assertive Outreach Team (AOT). This is an exciting opportunity to provide recovery-focused care that supports consumers to remain in the community and achieve meaningful health outcomes.
About the Opportunity
As an Occupational Therapist Level 1-2, you will provide high-quality, consumer-centred occupational therapy services to adults with complex mental health needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver assessment, intervention, care planning and recovery-focused support in community settings, helping consumers achieve their goals in the least restrictive environment possible.
This position plays a key role in supporting recovery, independence and community participation. In this role you will:
- Provide occupational therapy assessment and interventions for consumers with complex mental health needs.
- Develop collaborative, recovery-focused care plans with consumers, families and carers.
- Deliver consumer-centred care in accordance with clinical guidelines, policies and best practice standards.
- Work closely with GPs, hospitals, NGOs and community services to support positive outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Engage in ongoing professional development, supervision and professional practice activities
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Qualifications and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Australia.
- Experience or interest in working with consumers experiencing complex mental health challenges.
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care planning skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with consumers, families and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a community-based setting
Commitment to recovery-oriented practice, teamwork and CCLHD values
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Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement. Need More Information?
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Phone: 02 4396 5111
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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