Trauma-Informed Occupational Therapist - Community Care

Stand Children's Services; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand Tū Māia invites an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Agency in Christchurch. The role involves working with children who have experienced trauma and their families within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement OT-led interventions.

The position seeks graduates or OTs with a few years of experience, emphasizing trauma-informed care, assessment, goal planning, and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in building therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• Sound understanding of OT practice, especially in relation to mental health/trauma.
• Ability to contribute OT input in a trauma setting alongside other professionals.
• Strong skills in assessment, goal planning, intervention, evaluation and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Work with children who have experienced trauma and their families.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team within the community agency.
• Engage with diverse cultures including Māori and Pasifika, practicing cultural humility.
• Document case recordings, assessments and family plans accurately.

Skills

Therapeutic relationships

Trauma-informed OT practice

Assessment & goal planning

Intervention & evaluation

Data recording & documentation

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist (or current registration)

Job description

Stand Tū Māia invites an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Agency in Christchurch. The role involves working with children who have experienced trauma and their families within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement OT-led interventions.

The position seeks graduates or OTs with a few years of experience, emphasizing trauma-informed care, assessment, goal planning, and robust documentation.