Occupational Therapist CAMHS
Make a lasting impact on young lives—join our passionate CAMHS team and thrive in a role where support, growth, and purpose come together.
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3
Location: High Street Campus, Maitland
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ571110
Applications Close: Monday, 9th June 2025
An exciting opportunity exists for an experience Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and dynamic team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hunter Valley You will be based at the High Street campus in Maitland, however, may be required to travel to other parts of the Hunter Valley area within work time. CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people 0 – 17 years of age and their families/carers who are living in the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). Young people referred to the service have complex and severe mental health problems that significantly impact on most aspects of their functioning and development.
About the role:
As an Occupational Therapist within Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service you will provide a high-quality assessment, treatment and case coordination service to children, young people, and their families/caregivers. You will provide discipline specific expertise to the multi-disciplinary team discussion and work alongside a supportive team of Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Dietetic, and Speech Pathology disciplines.
At HNELHD CAMHS, we provide Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Family Based Assessments. Our model of care supports individual, dyadic and family therapy treatment with specialised support within the team and in supervision. This workplace values discipline specific interventions in additional to the development of specialised mental health assessment skills and therapeutic interventions. The support provided within the team, our CAMHS network and other partners creates an effective workplace to specialised intervention for complex presentations.
As part of our supportive team, you'll receive direct line management and guidance from the CAMHS Hunter Valley/Manning Team Leader and experienced Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians and Psychiatrists. Additionally, you'll be part of the HNELHD CAMHS Occupational Therapist network and benefit from regular clinical supervision and access to continuous training and educational programs - all designed to enhance your professional development and ensure your success in this role.
About you:
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with the ability to:
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team model to provide specialist person centred clinical intervention to children/young people and their families/carers, to ensure delivery of innovative and developmentally appropriate clinical practice and therapeutic interventions.
- Participate in the delivery of trauma informed care and its application in working with children/young people with mental health concerns and their families /carers.
- Exercise independent professional judgement.
- Ensure the care delivered sits within professional, organisational, legal, and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based, best practice knowledge and embraces a collaborative, client centred, family and culturally sensitive approach.
- Identify and act on opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and participate in initiatives to enhance service delivery and consumer outcomes.
- Work semi-autonomously on tasks related to assessment, formulation & clinical documentation.
Requirements:
- Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Benjamin Tupou on Benjamin.Tupou@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
