Occupational Therapy Advisor

North West Mental Health – The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Join the fantastic team at NorthWestern Mental Health 
• 12 month full time position with possibility of extension
• Flexibily for jobshare 

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individual to join our NorthWestern Mental Health team. This is a full time fixed term position for 12 months with a monthly ADO. The Occupational Therapy Advisor provides professional leadership and support to Occupational Therapists within NWMH to ensure that the Occupational Therapy services and all NWMH programs are consistent with professional, network standards and legislative requirements to enhance individual, family and community well-being and community and social participation.

About us:

NorthWestern Mental Health is committed to working with consumers during their recovery by offering holistic and evidence-based treatment, which is inclusive of family/carers and provided by clinicians with well-developed skills. Staff employed within the IWAMHS are expected to identify EB practice competencies and to use these in their clinical work.

About you:

• Proven ability to provide professional leadership, and to initiate, develop and evaluate clinical occupational therapy services in a public mental health setting
• Substantial experience in management and/or supervision of professional staff, including the provision of occupational therapy supervision and training.
• Registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• An approved Degree from a recognised school of Occupational Therapy or other qualifications approved for eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapy
• Provide education and support focusing on retention of entry-level occupational therapists

Our Commitment to you:

• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
• We have a commitment to training, education and continuing professional development activities are fully supported.
• A values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.