Occupational Therapist Level 4 – Forensic Mental Health

Western Sydney Local Health District; Blacktown; Presencial; AUD 132.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Onsite paid parking

Dedicated staff spaces and gardens for

Proximity to Westpoint shopping centre

Descripción de la vacante

Western Sydney Local Health District in Blacktown is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 4) to deliver recovery-focused interventions for forensic mental health patients within the Budyari Gumada Unit at Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre.

You will assess, plan and lead high-level OT services, contribute to risk management and discharge planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation and community reintegration.

Formación

• Tertiary Graduate Qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current full registration with AHPRA for Occupational Therapy.
• Significant mental health clinical experience with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in forensic (criminal) settings and jurisdictions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building therapeutic relationships in a team.
• Ability to plan, initiate and manage complex cases in a rehabilitation setting.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-level, evidence-informed OT services to forensic mental health patients.
• Assess patients' occupational performance and develop individualised treatment programs.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary risk assessments, risk management, care planning and discharge planning.
• Prepare comprehensive OT assessments and MHRT documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, allied health, NGO and community services, including NDIS pathways.
• Contribute to quality improvement, education and research within the OT service.

Conocimientos

Mental health experience

Multidisciplinary work

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Forensic mental health

Educación

Tertiary OT qualification

AHPRA registration

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapist Level 4 – Forensic Mental Health

Western Sydney Local Health District – Blacktown NSW

Lead meaningful recovery and rehabilitation in specialist forensic mental health

Work alongside a skilled, multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes

Shape innovative occupational therapy practice and support professional growth

Use your advanced occupational therapy expertise to assess, lead and deliver recovery-focused interventions that support rehabilitation and successful community reintegration.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration: $131,585 – $134,775 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job Share may beconsidered for part time hours)
Location:Blacktown

Where you'll be working
Join the Budyari Gumada Unit at Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre (BMHRC), Blacktown Hospital, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people accessing specialist mental health services.

Blacktown Hospital is a modern teaching hospital serving one of Sydney's fastest-growing and culturally diverse communities. You will be part of a supportive clinical environment that values collaboration, professional development, innovation and exceptional patient care.

Enjoy the benefits of working in a contemporary healthcare setting, including:

State-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance staff experience and patient outcomes.

A teaching hospital environment with opportunities to contribute to student education and clinical learning.

Dedicated outdoor staff spaces and landscaped gardens that support staff wellbeing.

Convenient access to Westpoint shopping centre, approximately 10 minutes' walk away.

Accessible transport and parking options, including proximity to Blacktown train station, onsite paid parking and all-day street parking.

You will receive a comprehensive orientation, role-specific training and ongoing support from experienced colleagues to help you succeed.

What you'll be doing
As a Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 4), you will provide high-level, evidence-informed occupational therapy services to forensic mental health patients. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to understand complex functional needs, deliver targeted interventions and support recovery, rehabilitation and pathways towards greater independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assess patients' occupational performance, functional capacity and rehabilitation needs, developing and evaluating individualised treatment programs.

Contribute to multidisciplinary risk assessments, risk management strategies, care planning and coordinated discharge planning to support safe and sustainable community reintegration.

Prepare comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and reports, including documentation to support Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) processes.

Work closely with nursing colleagues, multidisciplinary teams, government and non-government organisations, community providers and relevant support services, including NDIS pathways.

Contribute to quality improvement, research, clinical practice initiatives and student education while building a dynamic and responsive occupational therapy service.

Make a difference with us

At NSW Health, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals and help create better health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Qualification: Tertiary Graduate Qualification in Occupational Therapy
Registration: Current full registration with AHPRA for Occupational Therapy

Selection Criteria:

Significant Mental Health clinical experience with a multidisciplinary team environment providing Mental Health evidence based practice with within a rehabilitation paradigm.

Demonstrated experience working in partnership and collaboratively with NGO service partners and within WSLHD or JH&FMHS or similar teams and services and other key stakeholders including primary care providers.

Experience working in forensic (criminal) settings and jurisdictions

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and ability to build therapeutic relationships with clients and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to access, plan, initiate, manage complex cases, work to goals and targets, for both individual and group work in Mental Health setting.

Provide high quality reports and written documentations to a diverse range of service providers and stakeholders throughout all organisational levels

Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willing to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ700661
Applications Close:16th November 2026.

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For inquiries about the role, contactDr John Basson on 28670 3212 or Patricia Rovis on 02 8670 3***.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .