Entry Level Occupational Therapist

• Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight
• North West Community Care Units (CCU)
• 2 year fixed term position

Life with us

The North West Community Care Units provide 24 hour community based residential care to people who experience long term serious mental illness and disability within a Recovery framework. Residents require high levels of clinical support and intensive rehabilitation. We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Entry level Program.

A job to be proud of

• Work closely with the team in facilitating and evaluating the group program
• Establish strong partnerships
• Support the leadership group in continuous improvement.
• Be supported in clinical supervision and attend our Entry level Program seminars.
• There may be scope to work collaboratively with our Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC) to support an integrated model of care and other community partners.

Your Contribution

• Approved degree from a recognised School of Occupational Therapy and eligibility for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia
• Theoretical knowledge of Occupational Therapy clinical interventions in mental health
• Working knowledge of and commitment to the recovery framework
• Ability to provide OT and mental health assessment and treatment.

Our commitment to you

• We are a values based organisation, a career with us is a rewarding experience offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement
• NorthWestern Mental Health boasts a sophisticated learning structure and we pride ourselves on supporting continuing professional development
• Attractive salary and working conditions including annual and CPD leave, salary packaging
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff health service, peer support program and EAP
• Reward & Recognition Programs 

Connect with us:

Get to know us at www.nwmh.org.au or click ‘Apply Now’.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.