Rehabilitation Counsellor

Procare Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel provided

Job summary

The Procare Group is seeking an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist for a 3-month locum assignment in regional NSW, ASAP start. You will join a supportive OT team and primarily work in a mental health rehabilitation unit, assisting adults with complex needs toward recovery and greater independence.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to treatment planning, and have access to ongoing professional development within a well-supported public health setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-graduate OT experience.
• Experience in mental health, inpatient rehabilitation and/or acute settings.
• Experience supporting adults with complex mental health needs.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Current AHPRA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services within a mental health rehabilitation unit.
• Support patients toward recovery and greater independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for treatment planning.
• Contribute to client documentation and care planning.

Skills

Mental health

Occupational Therapy

Caseload management

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

AHPRA registration

Education

OT degree (Bachelor/Master)

Job description

Locum Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Looking for your next mental health OT opportunity? This is a great chance to gain valuable public health experience in a well-supported hospital environment, working alongside an established Occupational Therapy team.

We're seeking an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join a public health service in regional NSW for an initial 3-month locum contract, with an ASAP start.

You'll primarily work within a mental health rehabilitation unit, supporting patients with complex needs and helping them work towards recovery and improved independence. There may also be opportunities to gain exposure to acute mental health units, offering variety across your caseload and the chance to further develop your clinical skills.

With a large OT department and nine other Occupational Therapists on the team, you'll have access to plenty of support and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced colleagues.

The Opportunity

• Initial 3-month locum contract with an ASAP start
• Public health hospital setting
• Primarily based within a mental health drug and alcohol rehabilitation unit
• Potential exposure to acute mental health units
• Established OT department with nine other Occupational Therapists
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for collaboration and professional development

What's on Offer?

• $59-$61 per hour + superannuation, depending on experience
• Remuneration aligned with NSW Health Level 3 rates
• Accommodation and travel provided
• An opportunity to broaden your public health experience within mental health
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to patients during their recovery
• A great way to experience regional NSW while building your clinical portfolio

About You

• Minimum 3 years' post-graduate Occupational Therapy experience
• Relevant experience in mental health, ideally within inpatient rehabilitation and/or acute settings
• Experience supporting adults with complex mental health needs
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Confidence managing a clinical caseload while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Current AHPRA registration
• Statements of service from all prior employers in order to appropriately grade you in accordance with NSW Health policy.