What you'll be doing
The position of an Occupational Therapist exists within the Mental health services, Cumberland Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District. The position is in the Occupational Therapy Department which provides a service to the in-patient population across the acute and recovery services. The primary purpose of the position is to provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments, offer relevant individual and group interventions and participate in discharge planning. The position might involve a component of home visits to facilitate transition into the community.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
1. Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
2. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
3. Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
4. Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW.
5. Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
6. Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
7. Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
Please note : To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Essential Requirements:
8. Qualification: Relevant Qualifications in Occupational Therapy
9. Registration: Registered with AHPRA