Occupational Therapist - Intellectually Disabled Persons Health/ SMHS

1 FTE permanent position, split between two ID Services at Hillmorton Hospital

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team in this Monday to Friday role.
• Previous experience in ID is highly desired
• For the right person this role may provide the opportunity for you to step into an Occupational Therapy Leadership position within the ID and Forensic services - cluster.

Our PSAID team provides psychiatric assessment and treatment to consumers aged 18 years or older who have an intellectual disability and a comorbid or suspected psychiatric disorder. Our IDL team provides services to consumers 14 years or older who have an intellectual disability and are going through the court system.

We - re looking for a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist to work alongside other specialist staff and NGO providers to craft packages of care that enable consumers to develop crucial skills to manage their illness and to enable them to be more present and participate more meaningfully in the community.

This is a full time, permanent position but is split between PSAID Outpatients (0.5 FTE), and IDL (0.5 FTE). Hours are Monday - Friday. You - ll be based at our Hillmorton Hospital campus but will be required to travel within Canterbury (primarily Christchurch).

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assessing new admissions and preparing reports as required;
• Carrying out comprehensive Occupational Therapy and functional assessments including sensory assessments;
• Liaising and consulting with residential providers to carry out therapeutic programmes;
• Working with consumers from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and bringing your enthusiasm and passion to achieve the best outcome for your consumers.
• Leadership: provide robust clinical support and development of top of scope practice for the Occupational Therapist in the cluster; Consultation into service development and delivery; Assistance with supervision, success & development conversations, training and mentoring.

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a varying caseload;
• As an effective communicator you will have a positive, engaging and solution focussed attitude to your work;
• Sound computer and technological literacy is advantageous;
• NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate (essential);
• Proven experience working with consumers with Intellectual Disabilities is highly desired;

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Canterbury | Waitaha. We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

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Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate, highlighting your experience in working collectively with Māori to uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for the potential leadership component of this role.

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.