• OT Grade 1 Position Permanent
• Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit; Ward E - Casey Hospital Berwick
• Full Time, Ongoing
• Excellent professional development opportunities

Acknowledging the vital role they play in providing healthcare to our community, Monash Health proudly supports the WHO 2021 International Year of Health and Care Workers.

About Monash Health

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire life-span from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 18,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. For more information please visit www.monashhealth.org.

About our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Ward E Casey Hospital

Ward E is a part of Monash Health Mental Health Services, and is a 30 bed adult mental health inpatient unit.

We offer hospital admissions to consumers who are cared for on a low dependency unit and offering an award winning sensory garden, Safe wards implemented, comprehensive discharge planning and community engagement where possible, before discharge. Consumers remain in the unit until they have recovered to the point where they can be treated effectively and safety in the community. Our work is supported by a specialised multidisciplinary team, comprehensive community mental health services (including Mental Health Hospital in the Home) and welfare support services which collaboratively, provide a range of therapeutic interventions and programs available to consumers and their families to learn more about the impact of the illness, explore ways to better manage the illness, improve coping strategies and move towards recovery.

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist is an entry level position designed to provide a supported introduction to Occupational Therapy within the Adult Mental Health service. The position provides occupational therapy services, maintains an active case-load, and delivers a front-line occupational therapy service response to clients at Ward E.

This is a Full Time Ongoing position.

About You

• Knowledge of current Mental Health legislation and other relevant legislation and policies and their impact on practice.
• A sound theoretical knowledge of current Occupational Therapy practices in psychiatry and knowledge of delivery of a quality Occupational Therapy service to consumers within a psychiatric setting.
• Experience of working individually and in groups with clients who have psychiatric disabilities.
• Demonstrated competent written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to function constructively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, establishing effective relationships with staff, consumers and carers.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, performance review and supervision.
• A willingness to participate in the development, implementation and review of Quality Activities

You also hold:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or relevant equivalent degree
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Memberships necessary to undertake the role: https://www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/
• Eligibility for membership with OT Australia Experience: https://www.otaus.com.au/membership
• Experience working in an adult mental health setting

What we offer

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
• Avenues to further develop your skills
• Mentorship & career guidance
• Support to attend relevant forums & conferences
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to subsidised onsite staff car parking and gym, uniform and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

For any further Queries, please Contact: Jasminder Sandhu, Nurse Manager, Tel: 0472 861 000

How to Apply

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only. Email applications will not be considered. Click "Apply Now" to apply for this role.