Essendon Private Clinic (EPC) is a fully accredited 32-bed private mental health hospital providing inpatient and outpatient care.
We take a neurodiversity-affirming, whole-person approach, integrating psychiatric, psychological, therapeutic and lifestyle medicine support.About the RoleWe are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team for 2 to 3 days per week.
The role provides mental health occupational therapy across inpatient and outpatient programs and is suited to an OT who enjoys practical, recovery-focused clinical work and both individual and group interventions.EPC is also exploring the development of a rehabilitation hospital.
If this progresses, there may be an chance for the successful applicant to contribute to the development and delivery of occupational therapy within the rehabilitation service.Responsibilities· Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention for adults experiencing mental health issues.
· Conduct functional, occupational and sensory assessments and develop individualised interventions.
· Deliver individual sessions and facilitate inpatient and outpatient group programs.
· Provide sensory modulation, ADL and functional interventions to support regulation, independence and recovery.
· Contribute to EPC's Whole-Person Recovery Model: Essential, Empowered and Engaged.
· Work within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused and neurodiversity-affirming approach.
· Contribute to discharge planning, community linkage, MDT meetings and quality improvement.
· If the rehabilitation service progresses, contribute to functional assessment, ADL retraining,



graded activity and rehabilitation discharge planning.Qualifications & Experience· Bachelor or Master's qualification in Occupational Therapy.
· Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
· Experience in mental health or rehabilitation occupational therapy.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
· Strong clinical reasoning, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
· Current National Police Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
· Experience in sensory modulation, functional assessment and ADL training.
· Experience in a private hospital or rehabilitation setting.
· Experience facilitating individual and group programs.
· Interest or experience in physical rehabilitation and functional retraining.Why Join EPC?
· 2 to 3 days per week in a supportive multidisciplinary team.
· Opportunity to work across inpatient and outpatient mental health programs.
· Contribute to EPC's evolving Whole-Person Recovery Model.
· Potential chance to contribute to the development of a new rehabilitation service.How to ApplyClick APPLY and include your resume and cover letter outlining your experience in mental health and/or rehabilitation occupational therapy.For more information, please contact Brad Stolz-Grobusch, Hospital Director, ****** | ************.
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