• Role title: Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)
• Role type: Permanent Full Time
• Role grade: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 Year 1-4
• Department and location: Inpatient Mental Health Services, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst
• Salary: $73,427.07+ 104,752.76+ super + salary package

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Chaity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role

• Provide quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services to patients within inpatient mental health settings, collaborating with Level 3 Occupational Therapists to co-design recovery programs tailored to patient and environmental needs.
• Work closely with the mental health inpatient multidisciplinary team (MDT) to address functional and therapeutic needs of patients, applying a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach in all interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, treatment, psychological interventions, and discharge planning for patients with complex and challenging mental health needs.
• Participate in after-hours therapeutic programs aimed at reducing restrictive practices, while actively promoting patient engagement in group settings and decision-making processes.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to work effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to group decisions and fostering a collaborative care environment.

About you

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: You excel in building positive relationships with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, ensuring a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Proven expertise in mental health care: You bring knowledge and experience in the management, treatment, and care coordination of individuals with mental illness, delivering tailored and effective interventions.
• Team player in a fast-paced inpatient setting: You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, working seamlessly with diverse healthcare professionals to provide holistic care in a dynamic, inpatient environment.
• Passion for consumer empowerment: You are committed to maximising patient participation in decision-making, respecting their autonomy and choices when it comes to treatment and care planning.
• Dedication to continuous professional growth: You take ownership of your personal and professional development, staying current with best practices and eager to improve your skills in occupational therapy and mental health care.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 25 April 2025.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.