Senior Occupational Therapist - Adolescent Mental Health Unit

What you will bring to the role

1. Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
2. Substantial Post Graduate clinical experience providing Occupational Therapy services to children and/or adolescents with Mental Health issues. Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise for occupational therapy service provision in acute mental health settings. Demonstrated capacities for successful application of occupational therapy models of practice within a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented framework.
3. Proven ability to conduct detailed occupational performance assessments addressing sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Demonstrate ability to design, implement, and evaluate individual and group programs to support engagement of children and/or adolescents with mental health issues in meaningful occupations, functional recovery, and community reintegration.
4. Demonstrated capability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including case conferencing, family‑inclusive practice and integrated care provision alongside other disciplines and services.
5. Demonstrated contribution to service development, policy/protocol development, quality improvement and evaluation to enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery in a child and adolescent and/or inpatient mental health setting.
6. Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage young people and families sensitively; accurate documentation consistent with NSW Health and professional standards.
7. Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision, consultation and mentoring to junior staff and students, supporting capability building and reflective practice.
8. Willingness to be flexible within the role, including ability to work after‑hours and weekends, or attend other CYF‑MH work sites as role demands. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work‑purpose travel.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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For role related queries or questions contact Marita Schwendler on Marita.Schwendler@health.nsw.gov.au