Senior Occupational Therapist (504907)

Job Description:

Adult Community Mental Health Services North (AMHSN) is looking to add to our positive leadership group by appointing a positive, vibrant and grounded Senior Occupational Therapist (Senior OT) for our Northern Team. The Senior OT will support the ACMHS North Team Leader and Clinical Lead to develop and promote positive work culture throughout our community and inpatient services. As part of our community senior leadership team, we are looking for a leader who has the following:

• Experience and commitment to collaborate with others;
• Growth mindset and see mistakes as opportunities for growth;
• Not fear driven but anticipates positivity, and leads from a place of hope;
• Committed to de-escalate and problem solve challenging issues in a trauma informed way; and
• Possesses great deal of self-awareness and self-regulation to remain grounded and rational in the face of service and strategic level challenges.

As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, the Senior OT is a key leadership role for our service. The role is responsible for the quality of clinical OT services in AMHSN and is expected to take the lead in OT ongoing service development, intersectoral liaison, be responsible for the operation of OT services within ACMHS, and contribute to strategic planning, policy review and development and evaluation of OT services. Clinically, the role provides specialist OT assessment, treatment, and case management utilising evidence-based, best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework. The occupant is expected to offer coaching and supervision to non-Senior OTs in AMHSN and act as a consultant to other agencies and services outside and within AMHSN, regarding the support and management of clients with mental health needs.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for the full selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Care Coordination Team, Adult Community Mental Health Service North:

• The Team is committed to partnering with our consumer to provide excellent contemporary community based mental health care.
• The team is undergoing a lot of positive and exciting changes as part of the Tasmanian Statewide Mental Health Reform program. This is an exciting time to be part of this positive change process.

Details of Appointment

Permanent position working 76 hours per fortnight. *notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $120,114 - $130,181 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia
2. Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds, or is progressing towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications
2. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 504907 Senior Occupational Therapist HP04 (July 2023) CSU (1).pdf
• 504907 Senior Occupational Therapist HP04 (July 2023) CSU (1).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information, please contact

Jac Brown
Position: Team Leader
Phone: 0418178360
E-mail: [email protected]

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