Occupational Therapist

Wildflower Holistic Services Pty; Tahmoor; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Therapy dog experience (Murphy)

Professional development budget

Laptop/tech allowance

Administrative support

Job summary

Wildflower Holistic Services in Tahmoor NSW is seeking a part-time clinician to support paediatric clients in a holistic, strength-based setting. You will assess children and adolescents with disabilities, and contribute to a nurturing, neuro-affirming care environment within our clinic.

New graduates are welcome to apply. Part-time roles require a minimum of 3 days per week, with access to development opportunities and supportive supervision as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a paediatric caseload.
• Works from a strengths-based, neuro affirming approach.
• Sound knowledge of assessing children and adolescents with disabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to meet diverse audiences.
• New Graduates welcome to apply.
• Part-time applicants welcome, minimum of 3 days.
• Job applications close Wednesday 28th November.

Skills

Paediatric caseload

Strengths-based

Neuro-affirming

Disability assessment

Communication skills

Job description

Wildflower Holistic Services - Tahmoor NSW

Welcome to our garden, a purpose-built space in Tahmoor NSW which is nestled in the Wollondilly, 30 mins drive from the Southern Highlands, 50 min drive from Wollongong, or 30 min drive from Campbelltown/Camden. Wildflower Holistic Services was created from a genuine desire to practice healthcare in a way that felt authentic, holistic, nurturing, and promoted one's independence.

Our purpose at Wildflowers is to evolve the societal approach towards mental health and disability by transforming the prevailing attitudes that reduce people to a mere diagnosis or diagnosis. We are about, prioritising a person's unique journey and celebrating their unique self, as we aim to foster a society where individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities, live, work and interact in ways that complement and celebrate their individuality.

As a team, we hold space for each other through regular catch-ups over a warm cup of tea or coffee, we have fortnightly peer supervision, weekly or fortnightly individual supervision with a board approved supervisor depending on needs, team building days and professional development opportunities throughout the calendar year. We encourage laughter and keep the vibes high through the sharing of memes, quality banter and deep chats about the latest reality tv shows and novels. We love getting team recommendations on where to eat, shop, explore, and visit. Our office vibe is laid back however we deeply understand the importance of our work.

At Wildflower's we support our team members on their career goals and trajectory, giving you opportunities to take on new challenges and flourish within them. As we grow and expand, we would love for you to grow with us.

At Wildflowers we:

Treat the whole person not just the presenting diagnosis or signs and symptoms

Take a strengths-based approach where clients and team members are truly seen, where their voices are heard, and where their achievements and successes are celebrated

Provide a purpose-built, safe and nurturing space, where it is inclusive of all needs and abilities

Focus on the growth and clinical development of our staff

Our values are:

Nurture: We nurture the development of the whole person.

Connect: We foster meaningful connections through seeing, hearing, and celebrating you.

Educate: We educate to empower and evolve the societal approach towards mental health and disability.

Empower: We empower individuals to bloom into their uniquely healthy selves.

What the role provides:

Fun stuff! State-of-the-art facilities, with an internal lift plus custom-built sensory gyms, specific group rooms and one-way glass observation rooms, with a large resource room filled with a selection of books, toys, squish and sparkly things, crafts, puzzles, and more. Optional extras include lots of hugs with our therapy dog Murphy.

Professional stuff! An equally- well-resourced clinical library full of texts, assessment tools, and test kits plus unlimited access to professional development funded annually and ongoing supervision and mentoring by board-approved supervisors.

Shiny tech stuff! Practice management software (Cliniko), secure messaging, online assessments, and productivity tools plus a new laptop, or a technology allowance for software if you BYO

Money stuff! Above award rate based on qualifications and experience. (Health Professionals and Support Services Award), unlimited professional development budget plus access to paid external supervision if required and on top of internal supervision received.

Support stuff! Full administration support including intake, diary management, invoicing and issuing rebates, as well as marketing and design support to bring your ideas to life

Innovative stuff! Ability to access, be involved in or develop group programs, school holiday workshops, community initiatives, clinic and off-site visits, as well as opportunities for advancement as the organisation grows + flexible practice days and hours.

What we are after:

Experience working with a Paediatric caseload

Works from a strength based, neuro affirming approach

Sound knowledge of assessing children and adolescents with disabilities

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to meet the needs of various audiences

New Graduates welcome to apply

Part Time applicants welcome to apply, however minimum of 3 days required

Job applications close Wednesday 28th November.