Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Alor Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual professional development

Clinical supervision allowance

Five days of study leave

Four weeks of annual leave

Flexible mix of clinic and community

Job summary

Alor Group in Melbourne's western and south-eastern suburbs is seeking a mental health focused occupational therapist. You will split your time between clinic and community work, helping participants build daily routines and practical skills to participate in activities that matter to them.

You will assess how mental health affects independence, deliver evidence-based OT, and coordinate care with families and relevant agencies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• At least one year of clinical experience.
• Interest in mental health occupational therapy.
• Australian working rights.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assess how mental health challenges affect participants’ daily activities, routines and independence.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy tailored to each participant’s goals.
• Coordinate care with families, support networks and relevant agencies.
• Write clear reports outlining assessment findings, recommendations and progress.
• Contribute to team initiatives that improve service delivery.

Skills

NDIS Screening

WWCC

Team collaboration

Mental health interest

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

$87,000–$115,000 + super (pro rata for part-time) | Full-time or part-time Join an experienced allied health team in a mental health-focused OT role, with clinic locations in Melbourne’s western and south-eastern suburbs. You’ll split your time between clinic and community work, helping participants build daily routines, develop practical skills and take part in activities that matter to them.

What’s on offer

• $87,000–$120,000 + super, pro rata for part-time
• Full-time and part-time options with a flexible mix of clinic and community work (pooling vehicles available for community work)
• Retention bonus, pro rata for part-time
• Annual professional development allowance and a separate clinical supervision allowance
• Five days of study leave, pro rata for part-time
• Four weeks of annual leave

What you’ll do

• Assess how mental health challenges affect participants’ daily activities, routines and independence.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy tailored to each participant’s goals.
• Work with families, support networks and relevant agencies to coordinate care.
• Write clear reports outlining assessment findings, recommendations and progress.
• Contribute to team initiatives that improve service delivery.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
• At least one year of clinical experience
• An interest in mental health occupational therapy
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
• Australian working rights
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to ongoing learning

Additional information

• $87,000-$120,000 + super (pro rata for part-time)
• Mental Health focused caseload
• Flexible mix of clinic and community work (pooling vehicles available)