Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Well-Being OT; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Well-Being OT in Melbourne is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Occupational Therapist to support adults under the NDIS in a flexible, part-time role. You will assess, treat and empower clients to participate in daily activities, using recovery-focused approaches.

Join a dedicated team delivering person-centred mental health support in community settings. A Police check and WWCC are required, along with a valid driver's license and access to a car.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience with psychosocial disabilities.
• Experience in mental health settings, preferably in community or clinical.
• Strong knowledge of mental health conditions and recovery models.
• Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse clients, including complex cases.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication for documentation.
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused practice.
• Time management and ability to work independently.
• Must have Police check and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Must hold a full driver's license and own car.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for clients with mental health conditions, identifying functional limitations and areas of occupational need
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on recovery, skill building and meaningful engagement in daily activities
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, including sensory approaches, Skill building and activity-based therapy
• Support clients in developing practical skills for managing symptoms, stress reduction and emotional regulation
• Collaborate with their NDIS supports, other multidisciplinary teams and support services
• Liaise with families and carers
• Maintain professional standards and stay current with evidence-based mental health occupational therapy practices

Skills

Psychosocial disabilities

Mental health settings

Assessment & treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Police check & WWCC

Driver's license & car

Job description

Well-Being OT is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our team in Naarm, Melbourne . This is a Part-Time position that offers flexibility whilst making a meaningful impact on Adult NDIS participants mental health and wellbeing. As a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges, helping them develop coping strategies, rebuild confidence, and achieve meaningful participation in daily activities and occupations. This role is integral to our mission of providing holistic, person-centred mental health support within the community.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for clients with mental health conditions, identifying functional limitations and areas of occupational need
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans focused on recovery, skill building and meaningful engagement in daily activities
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, including sensory approaches, Skill building and activity-based therapy
• Support clients in developing practical skills for managing symptoms, stress reduction and emotional regulation
• Collaborate with their NDIS supports, other multidisciplinary teams and support services
• Liaise with families and carers
• Maintain professional standards and stay current with evidence-based mental health occupational therapy practices

What we're looking for

• A Occupational Therapist with at least 3 years experience working with people with psychosocial disabilities
• Demonstrated experience working in mental health settings, preferably in community or clinical environments
• Strong knowledge of mental health conditions, recovery models and occupational therapy approaches to mental health
• Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills
• Ability to build rapport and engage with diverse clients, including those with complex mental health needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written communication skills for clinical documentation and reporting
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused practice
• Time management skills and ability to work independently
• Has a recent Police check and Working with Children Check or wiling to obtain one
• Has a full drivers license and own car

What we offer

• Flexible, part-time working arrangements designed around your needs
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with experienced mental health professionals
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education support
• Access to clinical supervision and reflective practice opportunities
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications
• Genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and mental health support
• The opportunity to make a real difference in clients' mental health recovery journeys

About us

Founded in 2021, Well-Being OT is a specialist private practice dedicated to supporting adults with psychosocial disabilities under the NDIS. We pride ourselves on offering creative, holistic, and client-centred care that empowers participants to engage meaningfully in daily life.

The Well-Being OT team comprises of experienced mental health OTs who share resources and offer peer support to one another. We offer our OTs an opportunity to work with a varied client group. This currently includes working with severe and enduring mental heath issues, gender diverse clients and neuro-diverse clients.

Well-Being OT's core values

are based around CONNECTION.

• Social connection
• Spiritual health and connection
• Nature connection
• Emotional connection
• Physical health (recognising its role in supporting mental health)