Diversional Therapist - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol at Western NSW Local Health District
Orange, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 25

Salary

104753.0

Posted On

30 Jul, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 5 August 2025 – 11:59pm

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Occupational and Diversional Therapy Department at the Bloomfield Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service is a friendly and dynamic team which consists of a large number of Occupational Therapists, Diversional Therapists and Allied Health Assistants. You will work closely with the other Diversional Therapists as well as the greater team.
We work as part of a large multidisciplinary team that is committed to providing all consumers with holistic, evidence based care that focuses on patient safety and engagement.
We support and encourage our clinicians to engage in continuing professional development, much of which is provided internally as well as through supporting paid attendance as courses whether online or face to face.
At Bloomfield MHDA health service our Diversional Therapists have the opportunity to be exposed to a range of mental health clinical areas including Acute Care, Rehabilitation, Forensic Mental Health Drug and Alcohol as well as Child & Adolescent mental health care.
There is an activity centre where most diversional therapy groups are based with the scope to do group or individual sessions on the units or within other spaces. Our department is led by managers who believe in the importance of flexible work practise and ensuring staff have in place a good work life balance which improves on staff satisfaction and team culture.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

  • Click ‘Apply’
  • Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
  • Upload your current resume
  • Answer the selection criteria
    Role-related enquiries: Please contact Melissa Lane on (02) 6369 7607 or at melissa.lane1@health.nsw.gov.au or Katy Humm on 0400 485 308 or at katy.humm@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
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