Senior Occupational Therapist – Forensic Mental Health

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation & training

Ongoing professional support

Onsite parking

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 4) to lead recovery-focused interventions in the Budyari Gumada Unit at Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre, Blacktown Hospital. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan and deliver rehabilitation and community reintegration.

Qualifications include a tertiary graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.

Qualifications

• Significant mental health clinical experience with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working with NGO partners and within health service collaborations.
• Experience in forensic settings.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' occupational performance and rehabilitation needs, developing and evaluating individualised treatment programs.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary risk assessments, risk management strategies, care planning and discharge planning to support community reintegration.
• Prepare comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and reports, including documentation for MHRT processes.
• Collaborate with nursing, multidisciplinary teams, government and NGO partners, including NDIS pathways.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research, clinical practice initiatives and student education.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Education

Graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

NSW Health is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 4) to lead recovery-focused interventions in the Budyari Gumada Unit at Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre, Blacktown Hospital. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan and deliver rehabilitation and community reintegration.

Qualifications include a tertiary graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.