Senior OT (Level 4) Forensic Mental Health Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite paid parking

Dedicated staff spaces and gardens for

Proximity to Westpoint shopping centre

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mental health experience

Multidisciplinary work

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Forensic mental health

Education

Tertiary OT qualification

AHPRA registration

Job description

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.