Occupational Therapist – Forensic Mental Health | AHP3
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide recovery-focused occupational therapy services to individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions in a secure prison environment.
Key responsibilities
Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy and functional assessments
Planning, facilitating and evaluating individual and group therapeutic interventions
Supporting patients to develop daily living skills, independence and meaningful occupational engagement
Delivering recovery-oriented rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs
Contributing to multidisciplinary assessments, treatment planning and clinical reviews
Collaborating with clinical teams and other stakeholders to support continuity of care and discharge planning
Providing trauma-informed, person-centred care in a secure clinical environment
Participating in service improvement initiatives, clinical supervision and professional development
Supporting occupational therapy students and developing clinicians where appropriate
About you
A recognised Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
Membership or eligibility for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia
Ideally 5+ years of relevant Occupational Therapy experience, particularly within mental health services
Experience facilitating individual and group therapeutic interventions
Strong functional assessment, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills
Experience contributing to multidisciplinary care planning
Excellent communication, clinical documentation and interpersonal skills
A commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred practice
Confidence and willingness to work within a secure correctional environment
Salary packaging: Up to $9,010 for living expenses plus $2,650 for meals annually, subject to eligibility
Qualifications allowance: Available for eligible qualifications
Professional development: Opportunities for ongoing learning, supervision and career progression
Specialist experience: Develop your skills in forensic mental health and complex clinical presentations
Employee wellbeing: Access to mental health and wellbeing initiatives and confidential Employee Assistance Program support
Work-life balance: Full-time permanent employment with some flexibility around start and finish times, subject to operational requirements
Relocation assistance: May be considered for eligible interstate or New Zealand applicants on a case-by-case basis
Location
These opportunities are based in Ravenhall, Western Melbourne, within specialist forensic mental health units operating in a correctional setting. You will be joining an experienced multidisciplinary team delivering assessment, therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation services.
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