CCLHD - Mental Health - Occupational Therapist Level 3
- Australia
- Temporary
- Full-time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2154.06 - $2223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ598082
Applications Close: Sunday 07 September at 11:59 pm 2025Join the Brief Intervention Mental Health Service (BIMHS), a newly established outpatient service based at Gosford Hospital, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape a ground-breaking hybrid model of care, delivering timely, targeted support to individuals in mental health crisis as part of a small, passionate, and award-nominated team committed to best practice, collaboration, and achieving meaningful outcomes, proudly recognised as finalists in the 2025 Caring for the Coast Awards (Project category).About the RoleIn this role, you will be responsible for delivering expert, evidence-based occupational therapy to individuals experiencing mental health crises, providing timely and person-centred interventions that promote recovery and wellbeing. You will play a key leadership role within the team by offering clinical supervision, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their ongoing professional development. You will engage with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of holistic, integrated, and high-quality care. You will also lead and contribute to quality improvement projects and research initiatives, helping to shape and evolve the service to remain at the forefront of innovative mental health care.Drawing on your advanced clinical reasoning and professional judgment, you will tailor your approach to meet the complex and diverse needs of clients, ensuring each individual receives care that is responsive, effective, and grounded in best practice. This position is based at Gosford Hospital working Monday to Friday 08:30am to 5:00pm.For more information about this role, please view theAbout YouYou hold a 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.Passionate about delivering person-centred, evidence-based care to individuals in crisis.Unencumbered driver's license and ability to travel across the District and to other external sites as required.Confident in managing complex cases using advanced clinical reasoning and independent judgment.Committed to continuous improvement through quality initiatives and research involvement.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 role-related queries, please contactGenevieve Burge-Ferrow
Phone: 02 0484 379 609
Email: genevieve.burgeferrow@health.nsw.gov.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW HealthCentral Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing theCentral Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Vaccination RequirementsAll NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to theApplicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. 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 InformationAn 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.Stay ConnectedFollow us on , , and to stay up to date with career opportunities and the latest updates..