Occupational Therapist - Mental Health (512551)

The Role:

• Deliver a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, care coordination and individual therapies, including specialised therapies for clients and their families.
• Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for consumers with major and complex mental health problems, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
• Work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

The Hobart Continuing Care Team is a supportive and dynamic team that provides longer-term treatment, care coordination, community and extended care rehabilitation for individuals. The team works closely with all components of the mental health sector and primary health. The multidisciplinary team includes lived experience peer workers, and provides care coordination, evidence-based psychological interventions, crisis management, and service coordination.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 24 May 2025.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: 

$106,966 to $123,013 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022

Allowances:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia
• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Applicants should note, the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Occupational Therapist - Mental Health.pdf
• Occupational Therapist - Mental Health.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• Department of Hea