• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, St Morris
• Salary AHP-3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 6 months

About the role

Working as a part of the integrated multi-disciplinary team of Older Person’s Mental Health – Rapid Access Service (OPMHS-RAS). The OPMHS-RAS is a highly specialised and expert team fostering clinical excellence and transdisciplinary practice. The Senior Occupational Therapist undertakes discipline specific assessments, interventions and consultancy delivered by an in-reach service model into the aged care sector for older people living with dementia related changed behaviours and/or mental illness.

The Senior Occupational Therapist is an experienced clinician who applies their specialised expertise through the development, delivery and continuous improvement of quality clinical work and provides as required; clinical care coordination, care planning, clinical review, psychosocial assessments and Mental Health assessments, consistent with the framework of the Clinical Business Rules.

The Senior Occupational Therapist works collaboratively with consumers, their families/carers and may liaise closely with a network of government and non-government organisations to assist consumers whose severity of dementia and/or mental illness necessitate regular review and follow-up to facilitate improved functioning and community tenure.

The Senior Occupational Therapist is actively involved in clinical leadership responsibilities within the broader OPMHS Team and the disciplinary group and provides professional supervision to designated staff and students.

About You

You are a highly skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist, driven to provide exceptional care to individuals with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Hold an appropriate degree and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, with demonstrated expertise in mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Advanced clinical skills in assessment, care planning, intervention, crisis management, and recovery-focused practice for consumers with high or complex needs.

Proven ability to lead and provide clinical supervision to peers and students, while contributing to service improvement and evidence-based practice.

In-depth knowledge of mental health legislation, service frameworks, and therapeutic approaches, with strong communication and professional judgement.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 902378

Enquiries to:

Yvette Moseley Position: Team Manager CALHN OPMH Community
Phone: 7087 1177
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 6 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

902378 RD Senior Occupational Therapist OPMHS Rapid Access Service.pdf

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