CCLHD- Occupational Therapist – Level 3- Brief Intervention Mental Health Service (BIMHS)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2154.06 - $2223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ572713
Applications Close: Monday 9 June 2025 at 11.59pm
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join an innovative, new, allied health-led, mental health initiative.
The Brief Intervention Mental Health Service (BIMHS) is a community-based team that will provide stepped-care options including brief intervention (Project Air), short term step-up allied health packages and prescription of internet-based therapies for people recovering from mental health crisis.
This is a rare opportunity to showcase your exceptional occupational therapy skills by providing person-centred interventions to support functional improvement, within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team.
About the Role
This position sits within the CCLHD mental health service and provides a high quality, time limited, clinical service to consumers living in the community and their families/carers to facilitate optimal mental health outcomes and transitions to primary care
Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
- Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and registration as an OT with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency with a high level of broad generalist and/or specialist knowledge within OT.
- Unencumbered driver's license and ability to travel across the district and to other external sites as required
- National Criminal Record Check
- Working with Children Check
- Category A Immunisation
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
For role-related queries, please contact:
Daneill Davis
Phone: 0421 839 173
Email: Daneill.Davis@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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