Description

About the role

The Level 1/2 Occupational therapist role within the Mental Health Recovery Unit is an important member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to consumers care within the well-established 8 week voluntary program. The role is an opportunity to work with adults from various backgrounds, in an empowering and supportive environment, demonstrating recovery orientated practice and trauma informed care. Within this position, you will be supported by the Mental Health Recovery Unit Level 3 Occupational Therapist, alongside the wider Allied Health team in the mental health inpatient services.

Requirements

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering high quality recovery services to consumers in accordance with the ethics and standards established AHPRA for Occupational therapists. The Occupational Therapist will provide professional recovery-oriented services to both consumers and families/carers through interventions such as:

Psychosocial assessment
Identification of goals
Motivational interviewing
Guidance and support to achieve goals
The provision of information
Referral and advocacy
Group program design, implementation, facilitation and evaluation
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.