Make the move. Make a difference.
Support recovery at every step.
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT
Make every day different by joining our Central Community Care Team Cairns. We have a current vacancy as Occupational Therapist. Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle? Join our progressive team and help deliver high-quality care within one of the Mental Health teams.
About us:
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
Deliver clinical services with a multidisciplinary team focus, incorporating clinical assessment, management/treatment planning, interventions, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and support services aimed at maintaining optimal level of consumer functioning in the least restrictive environment.
About you:
In your new role you will……
* Using a biopsychosocial model conduct mental health assessments and assist consumers and families/ supports to develop a comprehensive individual recovery plan and facilitate the effective delivery, monitoring and evaluation of this plan.
* Work with families and communities to promote recovery and community inclusion and to access generic supports, opportunities and resources.
* Effectively communicate at all levels across the organisation and with external stakeholders, including non-government organisations, consumers and their carers.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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