Occupational Therapist

• Supervision provided - in-house and external
• Above Award Salary, PD Allowance, Relocation Assistance
• Salary offered will be based upon level of training and experience
• Incentive bonuses available
• Development of multi-disciplinary hubs to support our communities of Yarra Valley and West Gippsland
• International sponsorship opportunities available

Strong Minds Psychology are looking for our next group of experienced, enthusiastic, driven and collaborative Occupational Therapists to join our growing multi-disciplinary team. Positions are open for clinicians from new graduate through to experienced.

About the Role:

Are you an occupational therapist looking for a new opportunity? Join an established and industry leading private practice, supporting the community across the lifespan, with a passionate, supportive and dynamic team. We are a teaching clinic, so have a variety of team members at various stages of their careers, which builds strong learning and dynamic energy throughout our team.

We work in a collaborative manner, engaging with carers and parents, educators, and other allied health professionals, from a wide variety of referral sources. Referrals are accepted across the lifespan – for children from the age of 2 years, through childhood and adolescence, and throughout adulthood. We work out of two clinics (Yarra Junction and Warragul), as well as providing community based support (e.g. home, school, kinder, aged care), and offering Telehealth coaching and intervention that can be done in the clinic or Work From Home.

We are looking for team members to join us on the journey and build or continue a strong career.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to:

• Gain excellent exposure to a diverse caseload, with a range of neurotypes, disabilities and mental health challenges across the lifespan
• Access a range of tools and templates
• Engage in regular supervision, 1:1, group and team training
• Build competence and confidence in clinical practice - intervention, assessment, programs, positive behaviour support and community engagement
• Access professional development support and budget, with both internal and external opportunities, as well as self-paced learning modules
• Career progression pathways and opportunities to work on projects in your passion areas
• Collaborate with clinicians with backgrounds and training such as Occupational Therapy, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Education, Positive Behaviour Support, psychoanalysis, Motivational Interviewing, trauma, ACT, CBT, functional behaviour analysis and more

Perks and Benefits:

• Supervision and training provided
• Remuneration above award
• Opportunities for quarterly bonuses
• Relocation support
• Computer equipment provided
• Professional development allowance and study leave
• Bonus days off each year e.g. Monday before Cup Day
• Opportunity to work out of two clinics (Yarra Junction and Warragul), as well as community-based support, telehealth and work from home opportunities available within all roles
• Expansion and renovation to both clinics, wonderful community spaces to work, play and collaborate in
• Support through ML Australia Migration for Visa sponsorship

Essential Criteria

• AHPRA Registration
• Compassionate rapport building skills, excellent organisational and communications skills, experience providing detailed assessments and reports, and evidence-inspired and strengths based clinical practice
• Passionate commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
• Motivation to learn from and with team mates and colleagues
• Strong training and experience in both intervention and assessment
• Readiness to work in one or both of our Yarra Junction and Warragul communities (school, clinic, or ad hoc), as well as via Telehealth and community based practice
• NDIS Worker Screening
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• WWCC and Police Check
• Current Vic Driver's License and reliable vehicle

Desirable Criteria

• Experience or passion for paediatric occupational therapy
• Experience or openness to clients with a variety of presenting challenges and strengths
• NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner registration

Our Values

• Community – working together with our team, our families and our community, with clear communication and a shared passion for positive outcomes
• Strengths focus – identifying and working towards goals of positive mental health, independence and functioning
• Sharing Knowledge – sharing and accepting knowledge with others of varied background and training
• Sustainability – creating meaningful and sustainable change in the lives of everyone who walks in our doors, and establishing a safe and healthy environment for our future

Join us for a tree change and the chance to develop your career in a supported environment.

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To apply:

To express your interest in a position with our team, please apply via Indeed, attaching your CV and cover letter, addressing the skills and experience listed, as well as your connection to our values.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $89,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Visa sponsorship
• Work from home

Experience:

• Occupational Therapy: 3 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• AHPRA Registration (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Yarra Junction VIC 3797

Application Deadline: 02/05/2025

Expected Start Date: 26/05/2025