Occupational Therapist Grade 3 - Youth Mental Health

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Join our team as an Occupational Therapist, Grade 3, on a full time ongoing basis (Monday to Friday), working in The Youth Acute Inpatient Unit (Unit 2), based within Dandenong Hospital Youth Mental Health Service.

In consultation with the Senior Occupational Therapist, the Service and Nurse Manager and other team members, the incumbent will be responsible for the provision of an effective Occupational Therapy service to inpatients of Unit 2 and the Mental Health Program. The position will utilise group and individual programmes, including Occupational Therapy specific assessments and interventions. The position will provide leadership and represent Occupational Therapy at a broader programmatic level.

Whilst the position is based at Dandenong Unit 2, the incumbent will be required to work in any clinical area at any or all campuses of Monash Health as and when required. Such a requirement may be a temporary arrangement, on an ad hoc basis, or a permanent change.

About Us:

Unit 2 is a 25 bed inpatient unit for young people aged 16 to 25 years, and provides services to the Southern Metropolitan Mental Health Services. It is located in the Mental Health Building at Dandenong Hospital. It is a safe and supportive place for young people to work through their mental health, emotional, psychological, relational, and spiritual wellbeing. Their physical needs are also met with the support of clinical, medical and nursing staff. Families and carers are also supported during a young person’s admission to Unit 2 with a range of services.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• You are looking for the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of consumers living with mental illness
• You possess strong communication skills and thrive within a team environment
• You are a hardworking, consumer focused and seeking the opportunity to make a difference

Mandatory requirements of the role:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapist of Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions (cannot have a non-practising registration)
• Drivers Licence

In Return

• A fast paced work environment that is recovery focused, working with culturally diverse consumers
• Become a part of the largest mental health service within Victoria
• Work within large, cohesive multidisciplinary team delivering outstanding outcomes to consumers, families and carers 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Mark Makunike on 0427 437 784.

Position Description can be found here and here.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 12 March 2025.