Mental Health Occupational Therapist

About the role

A well-established occupational therapy provider with offices in Wollongong and Nowra is recruiting an Occupational Therapist. The role suits someone interested in or experienced in mental health, psychosocial disability, functional capacity, emotional regulation and trauma-informed practice, helping clients build independence, confidence and meaningful participation in daily life. Roles are available in both cities, full-time and part-time.

Key responsibilities

• Work with a varied mental health and disability caseload across clinic, community and home-based settings
• Support clients with psychosocial disabilities and mental health presentations
• Complete assessments, therapy planning, intervention and functional capacity assessments
• Produce NDIS reports and provide capacity-building supports

Newer mental health OTs receive structured training and shadowing; more experienced OTs can have their caseload tailored early on.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Full AHPRA registration
• Unrestricted Australian working rights
• Driver's licence and own vehicle
• Interest or experience in mental health, psychosocial disability, NDIS or community-based OT
• All levels of experience welcome, including new graduates

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options
• Professional development plan with a CPD budget of up to $2,000
• Induction with shadowing, weekly supervision, peer support and education sessions
• Travel allowances and fully paid OT Australia membership and insurance
• Career progression and leadership opportunities
• Team culture with team lunches, CPD events and social gatherings
• Strong admin and allied health assistant support