Mental Health Occupational Therapist | Forensic Mental Health Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide recovery-focused occupational therapy services to individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions in a secure prison setting.

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 Robust 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 and New Zealand applicants on a case-by-case basis

📌 Mental Health Occupational Therapist | Forensic Mental Health (Brisbane)
🏢 ACM Recruitment
📍 Brisbane