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Occupational Therapists x2 - Psychosocial Support Service

Neami National

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

  • 2 x 0.6 Part Time role based at North & South Team
  • Maximum Term contract until 31 December 2021, with possible extension until 30 June 2023
  • Health Professionals Award Level 2 $77k – 87k p.a (pro rata) depending on skills and experience
  • Location:
    • South Team – East Victoria Park, Rockingham & Mandurah (0.6 FTE)
    • North Team- Joondalup and Shenton Park (0.6 FTE)

Psychosocial Support Services are delivered across the Perth Metropolitan region by Neami National under National Psychosocial Support Measure (NPSM) and Adult Community Mental Health (ACMH) programs. These services provide community-based rehabilitation and recovery support to people experiencing mental illness who require assistance in the areas of skills and capacity building to enhance their emotional and mental wellbeing. The services are offered in groups and individual one-on-one settings. The individualised supports are strengths based and informed by Collaborative Recovery Model.

The OT will support the administration and analysis of functional assessment tools, therapeutic intervention, develop and run therapeutic group programs, develop management plans in collaboration with consumers and their family/friends where appropriate, ensure appropriate referral pathways for consumers on discharge from the service to maintain therapeutic support in the community as needed and provide supporting evidence for consumer applying to test their eligibility for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Mandatory requirements:

  • A Bachelors or Masters in the discipline of Occupational Therapy
  • Professional Registration with AHPRA
  • Current Working with Children Check required before commencement of work (employee responsibility)
  • Australian Working Rights
  • Drivers licence
  • Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

Incentives include:

  • Diverse and inclusive organisation
  • Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
  • Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
  • Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please click the APPLY button now before the closing date.

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact:

Name: Tiana Robertson, Service Manager - [email protected], using the subject line: Occupational Therapist - Psychosocial Support Service enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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