Occupational Therapist |Intellectually Disabled Persons Health/ SMHS

Occupational Therapist |Intellectually Disabled Persons Health/ SMHS 0.9FTE permanent position, split between two ID Services at HillmortonHospital Ability to work both autonomously and as part ofa team in this Monday to Friday role. Previousexperience in ID is highly desired About the role Our Intellectually Disabled Persons Health Community Teamsare looking for a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist who willplay an integral role within our service working across two of our communityteams: Psychiatric Service for Adults with Intellectual Disability (PSAID) andour Intellectual Disability Liaison team (IDL). Our PSAID team providespsychiatric assessment and treatment to consumers aged 18 years or older whohave an intellectual disability and a comorbid or suspected psychiatricdisorder. Our IDL team provides services to consumers 14 years or older whohave an intellectual disability and are going through the court system. We’re looking for a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist towork alongside other specialist staff and NGO providers to craft packages ofcare that enable consumers to develop crucial skills to manage their illnessand to enable them to be more present and participate more meaningfully in thecommunity. About You In this role, you will be responsible for: Assessingnew admissions and preparing reports as required; Carryingout comprehensive Occupational Therapy and functional assessmentsincluding sensory assessments; Liaisingand consulting with residential providers to carry out therapeuticprogrammes; Workingwith consumers from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and bringingyour enthusiasm and passion to achieve the best outcome for yourconsumers. Somecase management Skills and experience Excellentinterpersonal, organisational and time management skills with the abilityto manage a varying caseload; Asan effective communicator you will have a positive, engaging and solutionfocussed attitude to your work; Soundcomputer and technological literacy is advantageous; NZRegistered Occupational Therapist with current Annual PracticingCertificate (essential); Provenexperience working with consumers with Intellectual Disabilities is highlydesired but not essential. As some community work is required in this position with theneed to transport passengers, a full class driver’s license is required. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr