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 career 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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📌 Occupational Therapist – Forensic Mental Health (Melbourne)
🏢 ACM Recruitment
📍 Melbourne