Occupational Therapist

A permanent full-time opportunity to deliver occupational therapy interventions that support recovery, independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation in everyday life.

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist with the Redcliffe Adult Mental Health Team (RAMHT), you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing severe and complex mental health challenges to achieve meaningful recovery and improve their quality of life. Working within a multidisciplinary community mental health team, you will deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed occupational therapy services that focus on promoting independence, functional capacity and participation in everyday life. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative care plans and provide interventions tailored to the unique needs of consumers.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver competent-level occupational therapy clinical services to consumers with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary team, in accordance with professional practice, ethical, and mental health standards to ensure culturally appropriate, consumer-focused outcomes.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments (including biopsychosocial, risk, and discipline-specific assessments) to inform formulation and care planning. 
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team by providing occupational therapy specific clinical advice and education, and by contributing to the development of care plans and discharge planning to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers.  
• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within the clinical service area and actively participate in quality and service improvement / research activities that enhance the delivery of clinical services and support achievement of key performance indicators. 
• Provide clinical practice supervision and education to undergraduate and postgraduate occupational therapy students, and less experienced Occupational Therapists to ensure maintenance of professional clinical standards within the service.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED