Occupational Therapist

Better Health Network understands the impact Occupational Therapists can have on people in our community.

Located in the inner south, we are seeking early career or graduate Occupational Therapists to join our experienced and remarkable multi-disciplinary teams. We strive to create a supportive, nurturing atmosphere across all BHN clinics that benefits both clients and clinicians.

Become part of a wider allied health team in either or both physical and mental health depending on your area of interest. Provide individuals and their families with broader care team support by working as part of a multidisciplinary team and across funding sources, inclusive of aged care and or NDIS. Assist the teams by using your clinical skills, assessment skills and communication skills.

Further develop your skills, confidence and knowledge through individualised ongoing learning and development opportunities including clinical and line management supervision, practice reviews and case conferences.

We offer very competitive pay and pride ourselves on being supportive, understanding and providing the best work conditions possible. Be part of a positive team with regular opportunities for connection and team building activities.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting goal-based assessments with clients and their carers in the clinic, in clients’ homes and in the community.
• Providing OT services such as advice on activities of daily living, home modifications, and recommendations on assistive technology or to support funding applications.
• Providing services that build on a person’s strengths and capabilities, and that are consistent with their identified goals.
• Managing your own caseload, inclusive of equipment submissions, medicolegal documentation, reports and funding.
• Collaborating with the broader multi-disciplinary team, including supervision, team meeting and practice reviews.
• Liaison with key stakeholders both internal and external to BHN.

Requirements and Attributes:

• A Professionally Qualified Occupational Therapist
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Passion for working with adults with chronic complex medical conditions and/or disability.
• Understanding of and interest in either Aged care, the NDIS or both.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Occupational Therapy specific assessments and interventions.
• A desire to be part of a supportive team, eager to contribute and learn together.
• Growth mindset and ability to think and reflect critically, continually learn and develop, and adapt to change to provide the best outcomes for the client.

Benefits for joining Better Health Network

• NFP tax – free salary packaging amount ($18,550 per annum)
• Great Team Culture
• Work life balance – parental leave, purchased leave, flexible workdays and hours
• Option of monthly ADO’s – extra 13 per days per year
• Annual leave loading
• No late nights or weekend work
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexibility of locations across the BHN Network in conjunction with WFH

What makes BHN Tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

For information about the role, please contact Catherine Harris, Coordinator – NDIS Adult Therapeutic Team on 03 9525 1300 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will be shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be contacted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply!

Job Reference No V0258