Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Recovery-Focused

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Superannuation contributions 12.75%

Salary packaging options

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Job summary

Metro North Health in Brisbane is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to deliver recovery‑focused interventions within a multidisciplinary mental health team. You will work with consumers and their families to support independence and participation in daily life, backed by trauma-informed care.

You will provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions, coordinate care with carers and community partners, and contribute to care planning and service improvements while

Qualifications

• Registered occupational therapist or eligible for registration in Australia
• Experience delivering occupational therapy in mental health settings

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, recovery-focused OT services within a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Coordinate care with families, carers and community partners for integrated recovery journeys.
• Contribute to clinical decision-making, care planning and service improvement initiatives.
• Support supervision, professional development, and education of students and junior clinicians.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Multidisciplinary team

Assessments

Evidence-based interventions

Care coordination

Clinical decision-making

Supervision

Professional development

Job description

Metro North Health in Brisbane is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to deliver recovery‑focused interventions within a multidisciplinary mental health team. You will work with consumers and their families to support independence and participation in daily life, backed by trauma-informed care.

You will provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions, coordinate care with carers and community partners, and contribute to care planning and service improvements while