Senior Occupational Therapist Pool

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Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We are seeking suitable applications from highly capable and values-driven Occupational Therapists to join our community teams across Subiaco, Osborne, Mirrabooka, Wanneroo, and Butler mental health services.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time / Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s).

This is an Extended recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 December 2025.
  
  

What is our Senior Occupational Therapist role?

This position provides advanced occupational therapy services to consumers of the Community Mental Health Service; functions as a case manager undertaking clinical assessment of an allocated case load of consumers with a mental illness; contributes to the development and monitoring of occupational therapy services and rehabilitation programs, initiate quality improvement practices and implement changes and improvement for the mental health service; is an expert occupational therapy resource and will provide consultancy and education for the multidisciplinary teams and other agencies and stakeholders.

The Mental Health Public Health Dental Services (MHPHDS) Community Adult Mental Health Stream provides evidence based, specialised mental health services supported by strategic planning. The service is committed to working alongside service providers, consumers and carer stakeholders, to promote optimal mental health for those referred to our service.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What We Offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture
  
  

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Liz Shepherd, OT Professional Lead on to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profile

NMHS contains Western Australia's largest Mental Health Service caring for youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders and other specialised services.

We think you'll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A Detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
  
  

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for a fixed term or casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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