Occupational Therapist

The position of Occupational Therapist will deliver competent occupational therapy services as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, to optimise psycho-social outcomes for children and young people who present with severe and complex mental health problems and disorders requiring medium term treatment, and their families and carers. The position delivers competent core clinical Occupational therapy services in the assessment and treatment of young people with severe and complex mental health problems and disorders, their carers and/or families, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to maximise consumer outcomes.

About The Team The Integrated Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) provide complex secondary and tertiary level health care. CYMHS offers specialised mental health services for families with children and young people (birth to 18 years) who experience severe and complex mental health problems, and where their needs cannot be met by other services. CYMHS provides a comprehensive, recovery-orientated mental healthcare service that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people and their carer networks. Recovery principles are embedded into service delivery, culture and practice, providing consumers and their families, in collaboration with other services, access and referral to a range of programs that will support and sustain recovery. CYMHS combines hospital and community-based facilities to provide free consultation, assessment and treatment of children and young people experiencing serious mental health disorders and problems with their carer network.

About The Role In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values . Your contribution will include the following roles and responsibilities:

Clinical Practice

• Deliver core clinical services in accordance with the discipline specific Code of Ethics and the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce.

Communication/Team Participation

• Actively participate in transdisciplinary activities under direct supervision and work co-operatively and effectively within the multi-disciplinary team for best practice outcomes for young people and carers in their recovery.

Please refer to the Role Description for more information.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital , Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service , our Child and Youth Mental Health Service , and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HHS Benefits If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here .

Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support