Occupational Therapist - Mental Health

Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services within a multidisciplinary mental health team. Support consumers with complex needs using recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

About the role

Permanent full-time opportunity to provide high-quality occupational therapy services within the Caboolture Adult Mental Health Team. You will work with individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions, delivering assessment, intervention, and care coordination within a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed framework while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver competent-level occupational therapy clinical services to consumers with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary team, in accordance with professional practice, ethical, and mental health standards to ensure culturally appropriate, consumer-focused outcomes.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team by providing occupational therapy specific clinical advice and education, and by contributing to the development of care plans and discharge planning to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers.  
• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within the clinical service area and actively participate in quality and service improvement / research activities that enhance the delivery of clinical services and support achievement of key performance indicators. 

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED