Senior Occupational Therapist Forensic Mental Health

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Teaching hospital environment

Staff wellbeing spaces

Close to Westpoint shopping centre

Transport and parking access

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 4) to join the Budyari Gumada Unit at Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre, Blacktown Hospital. You will provide high‑level OT services to forensic mental health patients within a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on interpretation of complex functional needs, targeted interventions, and pathways toward recovery and greater independence.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Graduate Qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current full registration with AHPRA for Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in mental health with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in forensic mental health settings and working with NGO or community partners.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ occupational performance and rehabilitation needs, developing individualised treatment plans.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary risk assessments, care planning and discharge planning.
• Prepare comprehensive OT assessments and MHRT documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, government/non-government organisations and NDIS pathways, supporting pathways to recovery.

Skills

Senior OT

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-informed practice

Clinical governance

Education

OT degree + AHPRA registration

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 4) to join the Budyari Gumada Unit at Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre, Blacktown Hospital. You will provide high‑level OT services to forensic mental health patients within a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on interpretation of complex functional needs, targeted interventions, and pathways toward recovery and greater independence.