Complex Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Complex Mental Health | Forensic | NDIS Registered
Brunswick East, Melbourne | Full time (minimum 0.8 FTE) | $95,*********,000 + Super+ Tavel + Allowances
About Us
Journey Supports is a registered NDIS provider and part of United Healthcare Group.Our multidisciplinary team of allied health practitioners spans Mental Health Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Positive Behaviour Support.
Together, we work with young people and adults with complex mental health and forensic presentations.
Our practice is grounded insafety, rights-based decision-making and evidence-based care.
The Role
This is a specialist mental health OT role, focused on what makes recovery possible in everyday life.
You will work with young people and adults with psychosocial disability, many of whom are justice-involved or live in supported, secure or forensic settings.
You will help them buildroutines, daily living skills, coping strategies and meaningful roles.
You will be based at our Brunswick East office alongside the multidisciplinary team, withclinical supervision and senior practitioner support.
Key Responsibilities
Assessfunctioning using COPM, WHODAS, DASS-21 and other standardised measures
WriteFunctional Capacity Assessments, SIL/SDA evidence and NDIS progress reports
Delivergoal-directed intervention, including daily living skills, routines,



CBT-informed strategies and social skills
Collaboratewith the multidisciplinary team, treating mental health teams, Support Coordinators and justice stakeholders
Manageyour caseload within participant funding and approved hours
About You
You are an Occupational Therapist witha genuine interest in mental health, comfortable working with complexity and risk.
You demonstrate sound clinical judgement, raise concerns early, andadvocate for your participants' rights, choice and autonomy.
Degree in Occupational Therapyand currentAHPRA registration
Minimum 2 years' OT experience, including adult mental health or psychosocial disability
Experience writingFCAs or NDIS evidence reports
CurrentWWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Checkand driver's licence
Forensic, justice, inpatient or secure setting experience
CBT, DBT skills or trauma-informed practice training
Occupational Therapy Australia Mental Health Accreditation
What We Offer
Structured supervision, reflective practice and senior clinical support
A solid safety framework, including approved safety plans and a duress system
Pay scale progressionthrough internal pathways
Amultidisciplinary teamthat works together around the whole person
Journey Supports is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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📌 Complex Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Journey Supports
📍 Melbourne