Occupational Therapist Level 3 - Safeguards Child & Adolescent Mental Health Ser
Mid North Coast Local Health District – Coffs Harbour NSW
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ******
Applications Close:Thursday 15th October ****
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
What you'll be doing
The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide innovative and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress.
The team is community based and provides rapid, mobile and flexible care to resolve mental health crisis, including assertive outreach, care coordination and time-limited therapeutic interventions.
The Safeguards Team operates 7 days/week with extended hours on weekdays, and will respond to young people in their schools, homes and communities and in hospital-based settings through face to face, phone and telehealth appointments
The position sits within the Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team ('Safeguards Team') and reports to the Safeguards Team Leader.
The primary purpose of the position will be to plan, coordinate, and implement clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within occupational therapy and to provide evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) in acute mental health distress, and their families in accordance with the objectives of the Safeguards service delivery model objectives.
About You
You are a dedicated and highly skilled Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy,



or equivalent qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
You bring extensive post-graduate clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, providing evidence-based assessment and therapeutic interventions that support meaningful outcomes.
You are recognised for your advanced clinical reasoning skills and your ability to exercise independent professional judgement in complex and critical situations.
Confident working autonomously with minimal supervision, you also thrive as a collaborative member of multidisciplinary teams, contributing valuable expertise to support holistic, client-centred care.
Your advanced communication, consultation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills enable you to build strong therapeutic relationships with young people, families, carers, and professional stakeholders.
You have significant experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating occupational therapy services and possess a strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles, ensuring your practice is sensitive, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of children, adolescents, and families.
Highly organised and adaptable, you excel at coordinating care, prioritising competing demands, developing effective work plans, and delegating tasks appropriately to achieve positive outcomes for clients and teams alike.
With a current NSW Driver Licence and the flexibility to travel as required,



you are committed to delivering high-quality occupational therapy services wherever they are needed.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every prospect to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.
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This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.
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