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Senior Occupational Therapist

Queensland Government
Dubbo Full-day Full-time

Description:

About the role
This Occupational Therapist Senior is responsible for providing a high level of clinical knowledge and skills to ensure effective service delivery within the speciality area of Adolescent and Young Adult care within a secure environment. This role delivers high level profession-specific clinical services and leadership as a member of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate improved health outcomes for young people by providing access to appropriate and timely screening and diagnostic services across mental, cognitive disability and physical health conditions
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
* High level knowledge and skills to undertake non-routine clinical practice with a broad understanding within continuum of care.
* Ability to provide high level communication in a demanding multidisciplinary team environment with the need for high levels of risk sensitivity and case review.
* Ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local service improvement initiatives, and provide clinical supervision to less experienced practitioners.
* High level of profession specific knowledge, expertise and skill in clinical assessments and intervention within the current legislative and policy context of a correctional health service.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
Benefits
* 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
* 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
* Professional development
* Salary sacrificing options
* Wellness programs
* Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
24 Jul 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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