Mental Health OT - Leadership Path, Car Provided

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

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.