• Multiple opportunities available (0.6 - 0.8FTE) – Permanent and temporary
• Choose your team – MH Therapies Service, McK MHWBU or CRF/PARC
• Clinician level Grade 2 and senior clinician Grade 3 positions available

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.

About you

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Australian Occupational Therapist accredited course
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Experience in the delivery of functional assessment and empirically supported treatment approaches for people with complex mental health and psychosocial needs
• Well-developed knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 (Victoria)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, continual improvement, risk management and occupational health and safety
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About the roles

Multiple, discipline specific occupational therapist opportunities available across our Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services.

a)       OT (Grade 3) – McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit – 48hrs pf, ongoing

b)      OT (Grade 2) – McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit – 64hrs pf, ongoing

c)       OT (Grade 2) – Mental Health Therapies Service - 64 hrs pf, ongoing

d)      OT (Grade 2) – Community Rehabilitation Facility/Prevention and Recovery Care (CRF/PARC) – 64 hrs pf, contract

What we offer

• EBA leave entitlements with the option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the 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 contact the Mental Health Recruitment team via email at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

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