Community Mental Health OT: Assertive Outreach Team

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 64.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Central Coast Local Health District (NSW Health) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 to join the Mental Health Assertive Outreach Team. This permanent part‑time role focuses on recovery‑oriented care for people with complex mental health needs in the community.

You will assess and treat, collaborate on care plans with consumers and families, and coordinate with GPs, hospitals, NGOs and community services while maintaining clinical documentation. Registration in Australia is required.

Formación

• Qualification and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Australia.
• Experience or interest in working with consumers with complex mental health challenges.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with consumers, families and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a community-based setting.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented practice and teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and interventions for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Develop collaborative, recovery-focused care plans with consumers, families and carers.
• Deliver consumer-centred care in accordance with clinical guidelines, policies and best practice standards.
• Work closely with GPs, hospitals, NGOs and community services to support positive outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, supervision and professional practice activities.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Clinical reasoning

Care planning

Community-based work

Time management

Educación

Registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Australia

Descripción del empleo

Central Coast Local Health District (NSW Health) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 to join the Mental Health Assertive Outreach Team. This permanent part‑time role focuses on recovery‑oriented care for people with complex mental health needs in the community.

You will assess and treat, collaborate on care plans with consumers and families, and coordinate with GPs, hospitals, NGOs and community services while maintaining clinical documentation. Registration in Australia is required.