CCLHD - Manager Mental Health Occupational Therapy

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health and ready to explore your leadership potential? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a management role and shape the future of occupational therapy services within mental health across the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).

The Manager, Mental Health Occupational Therapy role was created to strengthen the capability of occupational therapy services in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This role provides the ideal platform for a clinician who is looking to take the next step in their career and gain valuable leadership experience in a supportive environment.

Key Objectives of the Role:

• Enhance coordination and engagement across health services and external providers to better support individuals with complex mental health challenges.
• Lead and oversee occupational therapy service delivery including assessment, care coordination, care planning, and behavioural management.
• Facilitate access to specialist services for clients with complex and high-level needs.
• Build the capability of the health workforce to deliver specialised mental health care.
• Improve the collection and use of data to inform future service development and planning.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You: 

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with a current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Membership.
• Proven experience in providing clinical leadership within services focused on behavioural health, demonstrating the ability to guide and support multidisciplinary teams in complex care environments. 
• Sound understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including its implementation within health and mental health contexts, and awareness of the access and navigation challenges faced by consumers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement frameworks and methodologies, with practical experience leading and implementing quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders.

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.   

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