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Marrmak - Occupational Therapist Grade 3Ravenhall VIC 3023, AustraliaFull-Time, Fixed-Term - 12 Months25 January 10 February 2027Working with a multidisciplined teamA career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you''re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.Job locationForensicare provides specialist mental health services Phyllis Frost Centre, including Marrmak a 20-bed custodial mental health unit, a specialist outpatient service, and therapeutic day program. There is a strong focus on providing a healing environment not only for people in prisons, but importantly also one that supports the wellbeing and safety of all staff. This approach recognises that many women who are imprisoned are also victims of crime and have challenging mental health conditions as a result.The word Marrmak is from the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people meaning ''safe''.About the Role:Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions including group work to consumers. Work collaboratively and impartially with multi-disciplinary team, stakeholders, and consumers to identify occupational therapy treatment priorities and provide advice and consultation to relevant stakeholders.The occupational therapist will also take a leading role in coordination of the Marrmak group programme in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.Duties:Assesses, interprets and intervenes to improve occupational performance through identifying individual needs based on functional deficits and strengths, and through promoting occupational choices.Produces timely OT transfer reports for community, intraunit and/or CSO population.Produces disciplinespecific reports, file entries and documentation required as a member of the multidisciplinary team.Focuses on the development of life roles and skills required by consumers for prosocial living, including a responsible attitude in relation to health care and offending behaviours.Contributes to the creation of a therapeutic environment where decisionmaking, adaptive functional behaviour and independent living can be practised as practicable.Contributes to the implementation of unit based programmes by running some occupational focused groups and supporting other staff to facilitate programmes through training, advice and supervision.About You:At least 5 years of experience working in mental health or other related fieldDemonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recoveryKnowledge and understanding of the OT Australia Australian Association of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and a commitment to working in a manner consistent with the code.To have demonstrated highly developed skills in the forensic mental health field, knowledge and understanding of the needs of mentally ill people and of the issues of care delivery in forensic mental health.To have a solid conceptual understanding of the theories of occupational performance and be committed to understanding and improving patient functioning through assessment and treatment using occupational models of intervention.What you need:Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.A culture where people matter.Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multidisciplined Teams.Salary Packaging Options available Mortgage, Rent, Car, ExpensesA leading, multifaceted approach to safety, practical, individualised and teambased supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.Access to an employee assistance program an external, confidential, selfreferral employee wellbeing program, for personal or workrelated matters.A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.Influenza and Immunisation EvidenceThis position is subject to a Police CheckForensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr