Occupational Therapist - Child and Youth Mental Health ServiceThe Occupational Therapist delivers evidence-based mental health services to children and young people experiencing severe, complex and enduring mental health conditions within the Redcliffe-Caboolture Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS).
Working as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, the role provides comprehensive occupational therapy assessment, formulation and occupation-based interventions that support recovery, wellbeing and positive outcomes for consumers and their carers.The successful candidate will work across community-based settings, providing developmentally informed and trauma-informed care to children, adolescents and their families.
The role supports consumers through assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, crisis management and collaborative care coordination, while contributing to quality improvement, professional development and service enhancement initiatives.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy assessment, formulation and intervention services for children and young people with complex mental health needs.Apply occupational therapy, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed frameworks to treatment planning, risk assessment,



safety planning and therapeutic intervention.Conduct specialised assessments of occupational performance, functional abilities, cognitive functioning, motor development and sensory processing to inform clinical decision-making.Work collaboratively with consumers, carers, multidisciplinary teams, schools, community agencies and other stakeholders to support coordinated and person-centred care.Contribute to clinical education, service improvement initiatives, professional supervision and ongoing development of high-quality child and youth mental health services.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to *****% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education.
With a robust commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Child And Youth Mental Health Service (Caboolture)
🏢 Metro North Hospital And Health Service
📍 Caboolture