Occupational Therapist - Eastern Community Mental Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 94,997 - 110,052; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for生活費

Salary packaging – up to $2,650 for

pre-tax super & novated lease options

Clinical collaboration

Safe connections

Professional development allowance

Recognition & growth

Flexible work options

Paid leave

Health & fitness perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) in Adelaide seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Eastern Community Mental Health Service. This permanent full-time position supports people with complex mental health needs through clinical coordination and specialised OT assessments in a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver evidence-based care, participate in supervision, ongoing professional development, and quality improvement initiatives within CALHN’s supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist who is eligible for AHPRA registration
• Skilled in evidence-based assessments and interventions
• Experience supporting complex care in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communicator with sound clinical documentation skills
• Able to provide supervision to junior staff and students and can work with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

• Supports people with complex mental health challenges to achieve their meaningful goals
• Role includes a combination of clinical coordination and specialised occupational therapy assessments and interventions
• Incorporates an occupational therapy perspective to care to deliver contemporary, evidence-based mental health practice
• Provides clinical services aimed at reducing barriers to recovery and supporting safe and supported community living
• Part of a supportive team environment alongside other occupational therapists
• Receives regular professional supervision and continuing professional development
• Actively involved in quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Evidence-based assessments

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Supervision of juniors

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Mental Health Services - Tranmere
• Salary AHP-2 $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist works as a valued member of the multidisciplinary team at Eastern Community Mental Health Service

• Supports people with complex mental health challenges to achieve their meaningful goals
• Role includes a combination of clinical coordination and specialised occupational therapy assessments and interventions
• Incorporates an occupational therapy perspective to care to deliver contemporary, evidence-based mental health practice
• Provides clinical services aimed at reducing barriers to recovery and supporting safe and supported community living
• Part of a supportive team environment alongside other occupational therapists
• Receives regular professional supervision and continuing professional development
• Actively involved in quality improvement initiatives

About You

You’re an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about continuing, or transitioning, to working in tertiary mental health services.

You are seeking a challenge and an opportunity to improve outcomes for people living with mental health needs.

• Qualified Occupational Therapist who is eligible for AHPRA registration
• Skilled in evidence-based assessments and interventions
• Experience supporting complex care in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communicator with sound clinical documentation skills
• Able to provide supervision to junior staff and students and can work with minimal oversight

Why You’ll Love It Here – CALHN benefits that matter

In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development allowance - with structured development support
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Connect with

Karina Cheel, Principal Occupational Therapist

E-mail: ************@sa.gov.au