Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Craigieburn, VIC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car provided

Supervision sessions

Professional development

Team leadership opportunities

Variety in caseload with many learning

Work-life balance

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking a Mental Health Occupational Therapist for Craigieburn, VIC. This role offers variety in caseload, involvement with NDIS participants, and opportunities to contribute to best practice therapy.

New grads are encouraged to apply. You will deliver assessment, equipment prescriptions, home modification planning, and clear reporting, while building strong relationships with coordinators and families.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to drive and hold a valid driver's licence.
• Right to work in Australia.

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 daily living skills.
• Housing assessments and home modifications.
• Clear, frequent and open communication with support coordinators and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Time management

Documentation accuracy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Full AHPRA registration

New graduates encouraged to apply

Job description

Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Craigieburn, VIC

About the Role: We are searching for a dynamic Mental Health Occupational Therapist in Craigieburn, 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 therapy
• Empathy 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

About Us: MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.

Additional information

• $85,000 - 100,000 per annum + superannuation
• Variety in caseload with many learning opportunities
• Team leadership opportunities available