Occupational Therapist - Senior (Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit)

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).
About SMHRU
The new SMHRU unit offers mental health rehabilitation services for individuals needing extended inpatient care in a secure environment. Our focus is on autonomy, self-determination, and working collaboratively towards independent living. All consumers are over 18 years of age.
Our philosophy of care nurtures individual dreams and aspirations, promoting hope and optimism, and ensuring people feel valued, important, welcome, and safe.
About Your New Role
Are you looking for a role with real meaning and purpose? Gold Coast Health have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist - Senior to join our newly developed Secure Mental Health Unit and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high level Occupational Therapy clinical services
• Provide efficient, responsive and recovery-orientated mental health care
• Provide evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessment, collaborative treatment planning and case management
• Provide intensive, developmentally appropriate, consumer-centred, mental health interventions
• Contribute to the development of clinical practice procedures and protocols, for both the discipline and the multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
• A graduate certificate or greater within a relevant specialty area is highly desirable
• Registration with AHPRA
• Driver licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits of Working with Gold Coast Health

• Career Development opportunities
• Salary Packaging
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive - up $20,000!

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $128 169 - $137 918 per annum

About Gold Coast Health

• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 11 December 2024.
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC604365
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