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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Mental Health Services - Tranmere 
• Salary  AHP-2    $94,997 - $110,052 p.a.  + super + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time
  

  This is an exciting and unique opportunity to utilise your occupational therapy expertise to engage and support consumers in their own homes during an acute mental health admission.

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Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

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About the Role

Join a dedicated multidisciplinary mental health team where you’ll deliver evidence-based occupational therapy that supports recovery, independence and community participation. This role involves dedicated delivery of evidence-based occupational therapy specific assessments, consultation and interventions with the aim to enhance recovery orientated outcomes for consumers, their families and carers. This might include sensory modulation, various assessments as clinically indicated (MOHO, cognitive assessment, functional assessment), and/ or other therapeutic intervention including clinical rehabilitation approaches. Additionally, this role will be to support broader care needs of the consumer as part of their HITH admission and as an embedded part of the multidisciplinary team.

You will be provided with professional supervision, support from a Senior Occupational Therapist and orientation to the service and role. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and reports
• Develop recovery-focused care and intervention plans
• Coordinate care and support discharge pathways
• Collaborate with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary teams
• Build links with community, government and non-government services
• Reduce barriers to discharge and community participation
• Provide clinical supervision and support junior staff and students
• Contribute to quality improvement and service planning
• Maintain professional standards, knowledge and clinical practice

About You

You’re a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist who thrives in a recovery-focused mental health setting. You bring strong clinical judgement, a collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to helping consumers achieve meaningful outcomes.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration
• Experience in mental health assessment and intervention
• Strong clinical judgement and care planning skills
• Confident communicator who builds trusted relationships
• Commitment to recovery focused, culturally safe practice

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development allowance - with structured development support
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required    944581 RD Occupational Therapist - Hospital in the home.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 2 August 2026

Job Ref: 944581

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position