Occupational Therapist - Ward 11 and Community at Southern District Health Board (Invercargill/Dunedin), Otago

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Wakari Hospital

• Permanent, 40 hours per week (1 FTE)

About the role and you

A very exciting opportunity now exists in the SDHB for an experienced registered occupational therapist to join the Mental Health Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS), working specifically towards transition of consumers from hospital into alternative community options that support their occupational needs.This role will have a unique inpatient – community interface to enable follow through and sustainability,working with consumers in the context of their new homes/social environment.

You will work collaboratively as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team across a number of service areas, providing a crucial role in transitioning consumers whopresent with serious complex mental health issues. It is expected that you will provide a discipline specific perspective through the facilitation and delivery of the occupational therapy process, including assessments, treatment planning and interventions for this client group. Application of a transition programme using a strengths-based, holistic guiding framework will be required to ensure effectivepreparation for moving into a new home environment.

You will be an experienced registered Occupational Therapist with a current annual practicing certificate, and a clean full driver licence. You will demonstrate well established skills in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation. As an excellent communicator you will thrive on having the opportunity to build and develop collaborative relationships with a wide range of disciplines and community agencies to ensure effective guidance and support is provided, especially to family and support agencies to ensure success. You will have excellent organising and time management skills, and you'll also need to have a client centred approach and a strong recovery focus.

All employees of the Southern District Health Board working with in Mental Health and Addiction Services are expected to demonstrate a commitment to“The Seven Real Skills” (Te Pou Workforce Development, seewww.tepou.co.nz/letsgetreal).

About the Southern DHB

Southern District Health Board (Southern DHB) exists to support everyone across our district to live well, and access the right care when they need it, by delivering high quality, patient-centred and equitable health services to our diverse communities. Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there's literally something for everyone.Why don't you check outhttps://careers.southernhealth.nz/for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6 July 2022

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Due to the fast paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Do you currently work for Southern DHB?If so, please apply for this role via ourinternal careers site, found here:Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

For further information please contact Caroline, Recruitment Advisor - Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Directorate, Phone (03) 214 5769 or email caroline.godfrey@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
• Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 this also includes the requirement that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To Apply: We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/17264/