Do you want to be a part
of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and
community?
This is for Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time, Fixed Term
Full-Time / Part-Time and Casual appointments in the State Forensic
Mental Health Service (SFMHS) within our Admitted Service and our
Non Admitted Service, Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be
made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
We currently have two permanent positions available. Full time,
part time and job share will be considered.
What is our Senior
Occupational Therapist role?
About the Role:
The Senior Occupational Therapist has a pivotal senior role in
the SFMHS at a time of significant growth and reform. You will play
a key role within the service in facilitating and evaluating a
range of therapeutic interventions for adult forensic mental health
consumers. The Senior Occupational Therapist promotes the benefits
of participation and performance in meaningful occupations through
individual work and/or group facilitation, in collaboration and
consultation with the multidisciplinary team and other key
stakeholders.
The Senior OT role is grounded in the core principles of
occupational therapy - longitudinal, person-centred, and
goal-oriented rehabilitation, that supports individuals in
reclaiming meaningful occupations and independence and supporting
recovery from serious mental illness in the context of justice
involvement.
This is an opportunity to apply your advanced knowledge of OT
theory and clinical practice skills to help people rebuild their
lives and reduce risk, through meaningful engagement and
therapeutic intervention. You’ll lead and collaborate with a
diverse team of professionals including psychiatrists, nurses,
occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, allied
health assistants, justice and NDIS partners - to deliver
integrated, evidence-based care. Your leadership will help define
and elevate the Occupational Therapy roles within this evolving
service and will be central to shaping clinical direction and
service delivery. You’ll also provide clinical supervision and
support to relevant staff members, students and support
staff.
- Within the SFMHS Allied Health Admitted
Service position you’ll be working with consumers
within the current 45 inpatient forensic beds – Providing and
coordinating OT assessment and intervention service.
- Within the SFMHS Allied Health Non-Admitted
Service position you will be working with
individuals living in the community who experience severe and
enduring mental illness and are assessed to pose a high risk of
serious offending.
About You
- You will be someone who it passionate about being an OT,
and engaging your consumers in meaningful occupations to
improve their clinical outcomes
- You will bring a high level of knowledge and experience in
working with high risk and clinically complex mental health
cohorts, with experience within a multidisciplinary team
context.
- You will bring experience and skills in planning,
implementing, and evaluating Occupational Therapy services with
high level organisational and problem-solving
skills.
- You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the
ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families,
colleagues and external agencies, with the ability to write
well-structured OT reports and contribute to service
reporting.
- You will be a driven and innovative individual whose
actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality
patient care.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your
story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim
to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect,
Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection
process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the
responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
About
SFMHS
These roles are part of the SFMHS which provides mental health
services to adults, children and adolescents with serious mental
illness associated with high-risk behaviours and who are typically
involved in the criminal justice system. Our multidisciplinary
services are delivered across a variety of settings including 45
inpatient beds, the community, prisons, detention, and courts, in
partnership with The Department of Justice and other health
providers.
It's an exciting time of expansion within SFMHS with substantial
State Government investment in forensic mental health services.
Funding of over $185 million has been committed for new adult and
child and adolescent forensic mental health units, with further
announcements expected. Additional services are also being
implemented in relation to the Criminal
Law Mental Impairment (CLMI) Act reform with
growth occurring across all service streams. This is a chance to
join an expanding specialty team that is passionate, innovative,
and committed to clinical excellence - while also fostering a
positive, collegial work culture.
For more information on working in Western Australia and within
the State Forensic Mental Health Service within NMHS, you can visit
these websites
North
Metropolitan Health Service - Seeking experienced forensic mental
health professionals needed in Western Australia
North Metropolitan Health Service - State Forensics Mental
Health Services
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will
be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing
range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:
- Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive culture
Want to know more about
this role?
We encourage you to contact Kelly Ross on 6159 6932 or email
Kelly.Ross2@health.wa.gov.au
to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
We think you’ll like it
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How to
apply
Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so
allow enough time to complete the online application process and
attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties,
please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
To apply, please provide:
- A brief covering letter indicating your preference for
either Admitted or Non-Admitted Service, or if applying for
both.
- A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the
essential criteria numbers 2 to 6, providing examples and
evidence of your skills and experience.
- A detailed resume which sets out your qualifications,
capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
- References - the names and contact details of two (2)
referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have
been a recent supervisor.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian
citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for
applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public
sector.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and
responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake
a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the
appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record
screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to
undertake a working with children check (if required for the role)
and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to
comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the
above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this,
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised
vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected
from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses
the recruitment decision.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment
of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences
a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our
community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective
of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our
values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to
apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part
of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure
to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome
applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable
workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs
or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at
email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or
on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to
receiving your application.
