Senior Occupational Therapist (PEIPOD)

About the role

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist for its Community Mental Health team, working in the Program for Early Intervention and the Prevention of Disability (PEIPOD). This is a full-time, maximum-term contract until September 2027, Monday to Friday, in the Level 3 Occupational Therapist grade. The role provides assessment and psychological therapy for young people with recent onset psychosis or mood disorders, across inpatient and community settings.

Key responsibilities

• Provide assessment and psychological therapy within PEIPOD, a multidisciplinary early intervention service for young people with recent onset psychosis or mood disorders, working with local non-government organisations
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualised treatment and care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions with consumers, families/carers and service providers
• Act as the primary clinician (case manager) for PEIPOD clients, coordinating care and supporting families and carers
• Deliver individual and group psychoeducation on mental health, alcohol and drug conditions, treatment options, harm minimisation, relapse prevention and health promotion
• Support medication monitoring, side-effect management and medication adherence strategies
• Work in a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate clinical documentation, take part in clinical reviews and case conferences, complete mandatory outcome measures and support care pathways

Required profile

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration and current unrestricted NSW Class C driver's licence
• Demonstrated clinical experience as a practising Occupational Therapist in a tertiary hospital or relevant health setting
• Experience applying sound clinical reasoning in an inpatient or community mental health setting
• Ability to work with consumers in a recovery-oriented framework, including families and carers
• Understanding of early intervention principles for emerging mental health problems in young people
• Experience with young people with complex needs, including co-occurring mental health conditions, alcohol and other drug use, homelessness and forensic issues
• Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold an Australia visa granting work rights; visa sponsorship is not available

Required skills

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer literacy

What we offer

• Pay of $121,568 to $125,507 plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Fitness Passport, discounted private health and cultural recognitions
• Smooth transfer of qualifying service and leave entitlements for NSW Health staff

Applications close on 11 November 2026; shortlisting starts immediately. Apply with a resume and a brief cover letter, and the role is not open to recruitment agencies.