Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Essendon, 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

Caseload variety

Work-life balance

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking a Mental Health Occupational Therapist in Essendon, VIC to deliver high-quality therapy to NDIS participants. The role welcomes new grads through to senior therapists, with potential for team leadership.

Responsibilities include equipment assessment, home mod planning, environmental assessments, and comprehensive reporting. A supportive environment with supervision, professional development and varied caseload awaits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to take advantage of new opportunities/challenges.
• Motivation to learn and contribute ideas to promote best practices.
• Empathy towards individuals with disability and the elderly.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work autonomously and build strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and prescription of assistive equipment.
• Assessment and planning of home modifications.
• Provision of therapy to NDIS participants.
• 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, case managers and families.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Time management

Autonomy

Documentation accuracy

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor/Master in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Essendon, VIC

About the Role

We are searching for a dynamic Mental Health Occupational Therapist in Essendon, 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.