Job Description
Occupational Therapist | Mental Health & Community
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If you're an Occupational Therapist who actually enjoys working with people and wants more freedom in the way you practise, this could be a role worth looking at.
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We're looking for an OT who is passionate about mental health, wellbeing and helping people build more independent, meaningful lives.
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This isn't about sitting behind a desk ticking boxes all day. You'll have the flexibility to work in a way that makes sense for your clients and for you, with a mix of work from home, telehealth, community visits, client homes, supported accommodation and clinic-based appointments.
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The Role
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You'll work with children, adolescents and/or adults across a range of mental health, psychosocial, neurological, developmental and physical presentations.
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You'll get to know your clients properly, understand what they're trying to achieve and work alongside them to find practical ways forward.
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Your work could include:
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Functional and occupational assessments
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Individualised treatment and intervention plans
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Supporting emotional and sensory regulation
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Building independence with everyday activities
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Executive functioning and social participation
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Functional capacity assessments
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Assistive technology recommendations
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Environmental modifications
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Working alongside families, carers and other professionals
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Clinical documentation and report writing
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The big thing is that you'll have a genuine say in how you manage your caseload and your day.
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You'll have autonomy without being left on your own,



with regular supervision, clinical support and a team around you when you need it.
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What We're Looking For
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We're after someone who is clinically capable, but just as importantly, someone who is genuine, empathetic and easy to work with.
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You'll need:
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Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
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A relevant Occupational Therapy qualification
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Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
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Positive report-writing and communication skills
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The ability to manage your own caseload
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A person-centred, strengths-based approach
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A genuine interest in mental health and psychosocial support
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Experience across mental health, community, disability or NDIS will be highly regarded.
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What's In It For You?
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$110,000 + Super
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Flexibility Work from home, in the community, via telehealth or in the clinic. Your week can actually have some variety.
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Autonomy You're trusted to do your job. No unnecessary micromanagement or someone constantly looking over your shoulder.
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Meaningful Work You'll work closely with people and see the real-world impact of the work you're doing.
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Support Regular supervision, professional development, reflective practice and a team that actually communicates.
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A Better Way of Working The goal is to build a career that works alongside your life, not one that takes over it.
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Interested?
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If you're an OT who wants to do meaningful work, have more control over your week and be part of a genuinely people-focused team, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Occupational Therapist (New South Wales)
🏢 Workforce Extensions
📍 New South Wales