Senior Occupational Therapist - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatients
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- Occupational Therapist
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- REQ559975 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 7 April 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Occupational Therapist
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) – Orange Health Campus
About the role
The Occupational Therapy department at the Bloomfield Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Service is a friendly and dynamic team which consists of 5 Senior Clinicians, 4 Junior Clinicians, Diversional Therapists, and a large number of Allied Health Assistants. We work as part of a large multidisciplinary team that is committed to providing all consumers with holistic, evidence-based care that focuses on patient safety and engagement.
The Senior Occupational Therapist position is a clinical specialist role working in the inpatient CAMHS unit at Bloomfield Hospital, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA). The CAMHS unit is a 10-bed inpatient unit for young people up to 18 years old.
At Bloomfield MHDA we are committed to growing our own leaders within our team and encourage opportunities to undertake CPD and leadership opportunities. Our department is led by managers who believe in the importance of flexible work practise and ensuring staff have in place a good work life balance which improves on staff satisfaction and team culture.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Melissa Lane on 02 6369 7607 or at Melissa.lane1@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD