Diversional Therapist Level 1/2 - Casual - Mental Health Unit - St George Mental Health Service

Diversional Therapist Level 1/2 - Mental Health Unit - St George Mental Health Service Employment Type : Casual Position Classification : Diversional Therapist Level 1, Diversional Therapist Level 2  Remuneration : $35.78 - $51.04 per hour, plus superannuation Hours Per Week : Up to 38 Requisition ID : REQ481565 Come Work With Us! Are you a Diversional Therapist experienced in Mental Health? Come join our dynamic Inpatient Mental Health casual pool team which provides quality services to our consumers helping to improve recovery, developing and delivering group activity programs within our inpatient Mental Health Unit For more information we encourage you to contact Billy Carlon on Billy.carlon@health.nsw.gov.au Interviews are expected to be held between 6 May 2024 to 10 May 2024.  Where you'll be working Inpatient Mental Health Unit, St George Mental Health Service, located on the St George Hospital campus, Kogarah What you'll be doing  The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Diversional Therapist is responsible for coordinating a ward based therapeutic group and activity program within the St George Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Monday to Friday. The role involves working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a program that meets the needs of the patient group during their journey through the acute inpatient unit.  Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.  A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements. In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant. Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidates We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:  SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au Selection Criteria: Hold a health science or applied science bachelor’s degree in leisure, recreation or diversional therapy recognised by the Diversional Therapy Association of Australian National Council, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Demonstrated capacity to develop, co-ordinate and evaluate activity and group programs in a health setting Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills Understanding of mental Health disorders and their impact on patients within an acute unit Ability to work from a recovery focused approach demonstrating patient centred care principles Willingness to further develop own professional skills development through active participation in relevant forums and workshops Current unrestricted class C NSW drivers licence Need more information?   1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards   2) Find out more about applying for this position Applications Close: 28 April 2024