Position Summary
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- Oversee the provision of 7-day a week allied health coverage and therapeutic psychosocial programme provision
- Located in North Geelong – only 30 minutes form Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
- Hours are negotiable and can be tailored to suit your professional needs and goals
- Salary ranging between $93,860 - $107,234 pa (+ salary packaging + superannuation + higher qualifications allowance)
In this new era of mental health service reform, Barwon Health’s MHDAS are transforming our services and we are seeking mental health professionals who are curious, passionate, and eager to advance their career. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist (Grade 3) to join the team of Psychosocial and Discharge Coordinators for the newly developed 16 bed unit that will provide specialised mental health care for older adult (50 years +), including those with complex mental health and general health co-morbidities.
About the new facility
Barwon Heath’s Mental Health Drugs & Alcohol Services are actively building upon our nationally recognised reputation for innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are consumer centred, accessible and family inclusive. In response to the Royal Commission, a 16 bed Older Adult Acute Mental Health is currently being developed on our McKellar site. This new contemporary designed facility has a co-designed model of care that is recovery oriented and trauma informed. It will provide clinical inpatient care for consumers aged 50 years+ with acute and sub-acute needs, with onsite facilities for outpatient appointments.
About the role
As a Psychosocial and Discharge Coordinator, you will be part of the senior allied health staff who oversee the provision of 7-day a week allied health coverage and therapeutic psychosocial programme provision, whilst also ensuring that the discharge needs of consumers are provided for. You will provide supervision to the grade 2 and graduate occupational therapy staff, and work closely with the Reducing Restrictive Intervention (RPN4) and the senior Social Worker, to maintain a therapeutic environment across the ward. Other duties include;
- Providing OT specific assessments and interventions using evidence-based practices
- Referring and linkages to appropriate support options
- Provision of culturally appropriate and family inclusive services responsive to individual needs
About the culture
This is a new service within the established Mental Health Acute Intervention Services team. You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
What we offer
- Located in the northern suburbs of Geelong, we offer an easier commute from the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, rather than travelling across the city
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to 24/7 employee wellness facility
- 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 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 meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.
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