• Join a rapidly growing service with an abundance of career development opportunities
• Peace of mind - dedicated mental health educators and Senior OTs here to support you
• Located in Geelong - just 40mins from Melbourne's western suburbs
• Multiple opportunities available - 2 X FT 80 hrs per f/night & 1 X PT 64 hrs per f/night (Temporary until 28/02/2023)
• Salary ranging between $60-80k full time pa (+ salary packaging + higher quals allowance)

About the roles

1 x Drugs and Alcohol Service (DAS) - Temporary Part Time - 64 hours per fortnight (until 28.02.2023)

As the Grade 1 Occupational Therapist in DAS, you will be supported by the Senior Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy and alcohol and other drugs assessment and interventions for consumers 16 and above seeking assistance for their substance use. Duties of your role include but are not limited to;

• Developing consumer centred care plans
• Participating in clinical reviews
• Liaising with internal and external services to facilitate care provision
• Keeping accurate clinical documentation

2 x Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service (MHDAS) - (rotating) - Temporary Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight (until 28.02.2023)

We have 2 x rotational graduate occupational therapy positions available within our Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol service. You will be responsible for the beginning practice in the delivery of evidence-based OT assessment, treatment and support to consumers presenting with complex mental health and drug and alcohol problems. You will have the opportunity to work within either the Swanston Centre Acute Unit, the Community Rehabilitation Facility or the Hospital in the Home team. The Positions will work 8.30-5 shifts, 5 days a week alongside a more senior Occupational Therapist. This position includes participation in study days with interdisciplinary program overseen by Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Education team.

About the service

MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional Development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits!
  • Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments
  • Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please email mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.You will be required to upload your Immunisation History with evidence of influenza vaccination from March 2022 in the application process. Please use the "free text document" upload function for this purpose.

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