Occupational Therapist Level 1

• Work with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Make a difference in the lives of young people with mental health challenges.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Join our team to impact young lives, collaborate with experts, and enjoy a supportive, dynamic work environment.

Join Our Team as a Child, Adolescent, and Youth Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Work with the PEIRS team, part of PCYMHS in Western Sydney, to support adolescents years) with moderate to severe mental illnesses through community-based assessment, therapy, and recovery services.

What you'll be doing

• Provide exceptional occupational therapy by developing and implementing individualized assessment and therapy plans. Facilitate and create group therapy programs that cater to the unique needs of our clients.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including Community Mental Health Teams, Department of Education, DCJ, GPs, and NGOs. Help promote resilience and reduce the need for hospital and other government service usage.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with clients and their families. Ensure regular treatment reviews and effective coordination with other support services to enhance overall well-being.
• Participate in professional supervision, training, and development activities. Contribute to quality improvement, clinical research, and service evaluation to stay at the forefront of mental health care.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist – General registration
  

Selection Criteria:

1. Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Demonstrated clinical experience in providing mental health and occupational therapy assessment and intervention to young people with a mental health problem in a community setting.
3. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families, other relevant agencies, such as schools, community services and NGOs to provide effective collaborative intervention for consumers.
4. An understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health and the ability to implement these within clinical practice.
5. Experience in developing, facilitating, and evaluating group therapy programs in line with occupational therapy goals.
6. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a community setting.
7. Highly developed and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
8. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia

Requisition ID: REQ579630
Applications Close: 18th June 2025

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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