Senior Occupational Therapist - Forensic Mental Health Lead

Forensicare; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 110.000 - 126.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport – discounted access

Descrizione del lavoro

Forensicare’s senior occupational therapist role at Thomas Embling Hospital in Melbourne delivers advanced OT assessments and interventions, supports complex mental health needs, and leads group programs. You will supervise junior clinicians and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive consumer outcomes and community reintegration.

The position is a fixed-term, full-time appointment until February 2028, with opportunities to influence service development and quality improvements in

Competenze

• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.
• Extensive experience in mental health or forensic settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and systemic advocacy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Mansioni

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions that support recovery and independence.
• Facilitate individual and group programs that build skills and community readiness.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to junior clinicians and students.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support consumer outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Forensic mental health

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Formazione

OT degree & AHPRA

Descrizione del lavoro

Forensicare’s senior occupational therapist role at Thomas Embling Hospital in Melbourne delivers advanced OT assessments and interventions, supports complex mental health needs, and leads group programs. You will supervise junior clinicians and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive consumer outcomes and community reintegration.

The position is a fixed-term, full-time appointment until February 2028, with opportunities to influence service development and quality improvements in