Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Carrum Downs, VIC

MediRecruit; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car provided

Superannuation

Supervision sessions

Professional development

Team leadership opportunities

Work-life balance

Learning opportunities

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking a Mental Health Occupational Therapist in Carrum Downs, VIC. The role suits new grads to senior therapists aiming for team leadership, offering a dynamic caseload and the chance to deliver high-quality community services.

Key duties include assessments, therapy provision for NDIS participants, home modification planning, and comprehensive reporting. A supportive environment with supervision and professional development is provided.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Full AHPRA registration is required.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to take on leadership opportunities and exciting challenges.
• Empathy towards individuals with disabilities and elderly individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and prescription of assistive equipment.
• Assessment and planning of home modifications.
• Provision of therapy to NDIS participants.
• Provision of comprehensive functional and environmental assessments.
• Comprehensive written reports.
• Tailored exercise therapy and promotion.
• Therapy supports including: fine motor skills, sensory profiling and assistance with daily living skills.
• Housing assessments and home modifications.
• Clear, frequent and open communication with support coordinators, case managers and families.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Full AHPRA registration

Job description

Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Carrum Downs, VIC

About the Role: We are searching for a dynamic Mental Health Occupational Therapist in Carrum Downs, VIC. This role requires a motivated person who has empathy and drive to deliver the best service to the community. New grads right through to experienced senior therapists who would like to step into a team leader role will be considered.

• Assessment and prescription of assistive equipment
• Assessment and planning of home modifications
• Provision of therapy to NDIS participants
• Provision of comprehensive functional and environmental assessments
• Comprehensive written reports
• Tailored exercise therapy and promotion
• Therapy supports including: fine motor skills, sensory profiling and assistance with daily living skills
• Housing assessments and home modifications
• Clear, frequent and open communication between support coordinators,case managers and families

Benefits:

• $85,000 – $100,000 per annum + superannuation
• Car provided
• Supervision sessions
• Professional development
• Team leadership opportunities available
• Variety in caseload with many learning opportunities
• Work-life balance

About You:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Full AHPRA registration
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Willingness to take advantage of new opportunities and exciting challenges
• Motivation to learn and contribute new ideas to promote best practice therapyEmpathy towards individuals with a disability and elderly individuals
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work autonomously and build strong professional relationships
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation
• Current driver's licence and willingness to drive
• Active Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Right to work in Australia