Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ469818

A rare and exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist with substantial experience in eating disorder treatment to play an integral role in our dynamic team's new and innovative service model development.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 5
Remuneration: $126,240 - $129,309 Per Annum + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:  38
Requisition ID:  REQ469818

Occupational Therapist - REDC

About us:

In 2024, the Hunter New England Local Health District is preparing to open the groundbreaking Residential Eating Disorders Centre (REDC) in New South Wales. Once construction is finished, this facility will be located in Charlestown, within the Lake Macquarie region, situated on Bahtabah Country. Currently we reside at the Mater Mental Health Centre in Waratah, which is on Awabakal Country.

Charlestown, situated 15km from Newcastle CBD, boasts outstanding community connectivity and transportation accessibility. It is embraced by natural bushland and surrounded by residential areas.

This cutting-edge establishment, featuring 12 beds, is specifically designed to accommodate individuals aged 16 and older who are grappling with eating disorders, offering a comforting home-like atmosphere. Our skilled multidisciplinary team will oversee a comprehensive program of individualized and group therapies, implementing a rehabilitation approach. The therapies will focus on tailored treatments for eating disorders, tackling psychosocial challenges, and improving overall well-being.

About the role:

The Level 5 Occupational Therapist will be a member of the senior clinical care coordination team who will work closely with the manager to provide leadership and governance. The role will ensure an Occupational Therapy perspective is embedded into all aspects of service development and delivery. This will include:

• Comprehensive and collaborative client care including assessment of occupational functioning to inform recovery-oriented care plans which address the functional impacts of the clients eating disorder.
• Designing, delivering and evaluating specialist OT interventions (individual and group)
• Providing leadership in the ongoing design and delivery of the group program for maximum therapeutic benefit.
• Collaborative and individualised planning and preparation for discharge
• Optimising opportunities for occupational engagement within REDC and also through establishing networks and linkages with community
• Providing support and supervision of less experienced REDC staff members and consultation/engagement with broader HNE MH Occupational Therapy network.

Our successful candidate will be linked with the Occupational Therapy clinical network of Hunter New England Mental Health. This includes linkage with Occupational Therapy Head of Discipline, regular professional network meetings, access to regular supervision, ongoing education and professional development relevant to the role.

• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy and general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  
• Eligible to drive in NSW.
• Must hold a valid Working with Children Check.

You are:

• Experienced and competent in the treatment of eating disorders with exceptional interpersonal skills and a flexible approach.
• As a team member, able to display warmth and compassion for others. 
• Passionate about improving services for people with an eating disorder. 
• Confident in the value of occupation in recovery and able to establish the role of Occupational Therapy in this treatment setting 

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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Mcgloin on 0497 137 830 or via

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:  
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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