Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Grade 2) - Yarra Ranges Local

• Permanent Full Time | Monthly day off | Five weeks annual leave
• Lilydale Location | Work in the picturesque Yarra Valley
• New service model stemming from the Royal Commission recommendations

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Now is your chance to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria to ensure that everyone is supported and included

Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are being established across Victoria focusing on care and support for people aged 26 and overwho are experiencing mental health concerns - including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug treatment and care needs and their family, carers, and supporters. Eastern Health has partnered with Wellways, Inspiro and Oonah to deliver the Yarra Ranges Local which will offer a "how can we help?" and no wrong door approach making it easier for people to access the support they need close to their home, improving capacity of individuals to engage in our community and respond to any future psychological distress.

The Occupational Therapist will provide services to people experiencing a range of mental health and wellbeing challenges within a strengths based, person centred, trauma informed, goal and recovery oriented framework. The Occupational Therapist will work alongside the individual to support personal recovery and to enable them to participate in occupations that bring meaning and satisfaction to their everyday lives.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Understanding of evidenced based practice and models of occupational therapy (including Occupational Formulation, the Model of Human Occupation and Canadian Model of Occupational Participation) and their application in clinical practice.
• Knowledge of sensory modulation theory and intervention.

Demonstrated experience integrating lived/living experience expertise throughout various models of care, contributing to a culture that values and champions the insights and perspectives of the Lived/Living experience workforce and participant

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive rangehere!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportiveteam
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry,apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact theTalent Acquisition team.

For additional resources forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here:Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health

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**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**