Mental Health Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator
Job Type: Contract position | Casual position
Job Description
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Permanent, part time, (15.2 hours per week) About the Role You will be responsible for the support and professional supervision of Occupational Therapy graduates and novice learners in the Mental Health and Addiction Medicine program.
You will liaise with stakeholders to ensure all governance and clinical requirements of the program are met. Provide solid and effective leadership in Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Ensure the Allied Health Mental Health Graduate program aligns with the Department of Health model and guidelines
Promote a culture of reflection and continuous development The classification for this position is Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator Grade 5 AJ15 ($147,394 per annum pro rata). Your Contribution
Minimum of ten years post graduate experience in mental health Bachelor Occupational Therapy or Masters A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain
What we Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work-life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay! Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement About Mental Health and Addiction Medicine The program provides high-quality, recovery-oriented services for adults and older adults in the Cities of Yarra and Boroondara and parts of Darebin.
A strengths model of recovery is embedded across all parts of the mental health service. Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
State-wide Inpatient Service and linked to the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. POSITION PURPOSE The Occupational Therapy Educator Mental Health & Wellbeing is a role that has been established as part of a grant from the Victorian Department of Health following recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.
The role has been funded by the Victorian Department of Health for a fixed period until December 2025 to support the implementation of the Statewide Early Careers Initiative. The Occupational Therapy Educator is responsible for the support, professional supervision and management of Occupational Therapy graduates and novice learners in the Mental Health & Wellbeing and Addiction Medicine Program.
The incumbent will liaise with key stakeholders within operational teams and the Mental Health Education Team, to ensure all governance and clinical requirements of the program are met in accordance with the terms of the Victorian Allied Health Mental Health graduate program. The program management encompasses direct learner support, marketing as required, bulk intake recruitment, supporting performance issues, learner health and wellbeing, planning, delivery and evaluation of formal study day programs, monitoring of program requirements and managing rotations of learners across the health service. The role will also contribute to the delivery of education and support more broadly across the organisation within a multidisciplinary and interprofessional environment.
POSITION DUTIES Provide strong and effective leadership in the area of Allied Health Clinical Education Implement and maintain the Allied Health Mental Health Graduate Program in line with the Department of Health Model requirements and recommendations
Work collaboratively with the Occupational Therapy Discipline lead to further develop Allied Health-Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Promote a culture of reflection, continuous learning, and workforce development. Develop effective working relationships with operational managers and ensure that graduates are provided with the appropriate level of support
Participates and contributes to the MH Education Team meetings and initiatives Promote the development, identification and implementation of evidence based practice Promote participat
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