Occupational Therapist

Haven-Health-Management; Bloemfontein; Presencial; ZAR 320.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Haven-Health-Management in Bloemfontein invites a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Mondia Woodlands facility. You will assist mental health clients to achieve daily living and community participation through assessments, group and individual sessions, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc Occupational Therapy with community service completed, is registered with HPCSA (independent practitioner) and INSTOPP/OTASA, keeps CPD standing, has a

Formación

• BSc Occupational Therapy with community service year completed.
• Maintain CPD standing as required by HPCSA.
• Registered with HPCSA (independent practitioner & INSTOPP/OTASA Membership and Malpractice Insurance)

Responsabilidades

• Assessments, group therapy sessions, and individual sessions.
• Inter-disciplinary teamwork and patient meetings.

Conocimientos

Clinical knowledge

Emotional resilience

Cultural sensitivity

Collaborative care

Therapeutic communication

Critical thinking

Humility

Decision making

Flexible hours

Development coaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Client-centered care

Crisis de-escalation

Educación

BSc Occupational Therapy (community service year completed)

Descripción del empleo

Are you a compassionate and dedicated person looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of mental health? Look no further.

Our group practice at our Mondia Woodlandsfacility in Bloemfontein is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their team.

An occupational therapist (OT) working in a mental health environment has a crucial role in helping individuals with mental health conditions achieve their maximum potential in daily living and community participation.

Day to day responsibilities will include assessments, group therapy sessions, individual sessions, where indicated and patient meetings. Inter-disciplinary teamwork is a crucial part of the day-to-day activities.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• BSc Occupational Therapy (community service year completed)
• Maintain CPD standing as required by HPCSA
• Registered with HPCSA (independent practitioner & INSTOPP/OTASA Membership and Malpractice Insurance)
• Valid driver’s license and own transport
• Relevant experience in Mental Health/Addiction environment advantageous

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Sound Clinical Knowledge
• Emotional Resilience & Self-Care
• Cultural Sensitivity & Diversity Awareness
• Collaborative Care
• Therapeutic Communication and Intervention
• Critical thinking & Problem-solving
• Humility
• Analysis & decision making
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Passionate about development and coaching people
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Client-centred approach
• Crisis management & de-escalation
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
• Ability to write accurate clinical notes on therapy interventions