Mental Health Occupational Therapist Level 3

Where You’ll Be Working
Join the New England Northwest (NENW) Mental Health Service—an innovative and consumer-focused service delivering contemporary, evidence-based rehabilitation and consultation across the rural and regional communities of the Northwest district.

You will be part of the Northwest Community Mental Health team, a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary group. The team prides itself on strong clinical governance, consistent delivery of evidence-based mental health rehabilitation, and a genuine commitment to excellence for every patient, every time.

This is a workplace that values collaboration, integrity, innovation and professional respect. Staff are passionate about leading change, improving service delivery, and supporting one another within a culture of kindness, professionalism and shared purpose.
 

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapist Level 3 to join our Northwest Community Mental Health team. This senior position plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation care to consumers with complex clinical needs.

In this role, you will provide advanced care coordination and therapeutic intervention within a mental health rehabilitation framework. You will undertake functional and psychosocial assessments, deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, and tailor rehabilitation plans to support consumer recovery, independence and community participation.

Beyond direct clinical care, you will provide specialist advice to colleagues, contribute to multidisciplinary planning, and work closely with NDIS providers and Community Managed Organisations to ensure consumers receive the right supports at the right time. As a senior clinician, you will provide professional supervision, leadership and advocacy for occupational therapy within the service, helping strengthen profession-specific practice across the district.

This role is ideal for an experienced OT passionate about mental health, committed to rehabilitation principles, and ready to step into meaningful leadership within a supportive and progressive team.
 

What You’ll Be Doing
In this senior clinical role, you will undertake:

• Advanced clinical assessments, including functional, psychosocial and mental health evaluations

• Development and delivery of tailored, evidence-based occupational therapy and rehabilitation interventions

• High-level care coordination for consumers with complex needs

• Collaboration with consumers, carers, families and external agencies to support individual goals

• Specialist consultation to colleagues on occupational and rehabilitation needs

• Professional leadership and discipline-specific supervision

• Partnership building with NDIS and Community Managed Organisations to improve consumer outcomes

• Active contribution to a strong multidisciplinary culture and high-quality service delivery
  
   

About You
You are a highly skilled, motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with advanced experience in mental health rehabilitation. You practise with confidence, autonomy and integrity, while remaining an engaged and collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team.

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills allow you to build therapeutic relationships with consumers, families and service partners. You demonstrate expert clinical judgement, advanced assessment capability and a strong commitment to evidence-based practice.

You bring a deep understanding of psychiatric rehabilitation principles, experience delivering group and individual interventions, and a passion for supporting consumers to achieve independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation in daily life. You uphold HNELHD’s values in every interaction and are committed to delivering excellence for every patient, every time.

Requirements:

• Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in Occupational Therapy with current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
   

Support & Development
In joining the NENW Mental Health Service, you will be well supported by:

• Your Line Manager and Occupational Therapy Professional Lead

• Regular, structured clinical supervision

• Access to professional development opportunities

• Ongoing education and training to support your career growth

• A friendly, supportive team committed to innovation, quality care and continuous improvement

You will be welcomed into an environment that values your expertise, encourages leadership and invests in your ongoing professional development.
 

What We Can Offer You

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together Towards Zero

• Monthly ADOs (for full-time employees)

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
  
  
  How to apply:
  Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
   

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to manage complex situations.
• Extensive experience implementing contemporary principles and practices in psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery oriented service delivery.

• Experience using and interpreting functional and psychosocial assessments and provision of evidence based therapeutic interventions (individual and group) for consumers with a mental illness.

   

  
  
   

   

  
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  For role related queries or questions contact Anna Richards on anna.richards@health.nsw.gov.au

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  This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 
  
  Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
  
  At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
  
  This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
  
  We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.