Occupational Therapist Level 4 – Forensic Mental Health

Western Sydney Local Health District – Blacktown NSW

Lead meaningful recovery and rehabilitation in specialist forensic mental health

Work alongside a skilled, multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes

Shape innovative occupational therapy practice and support professional growth

Use your advanced occupational therapy expertise to assess, lead and deliver recovery-focused interventions that support rehabilitation and successful community reintegration.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration: $131,585 – $134,775 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job Share may beconsidered for part time hours)
Location:Blacktown

Where you'll be working
Join the Budyari Gumada Unit at Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre (BMHRC), Blacktown Hospital, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people accessing specialist mental health services.

Blacktown Hospital is a modern teaching hospital serving one of Sydney's fastest-growing and culturally diverse communities. You will be part of a supportive clinical environment that values collaboration, career development, innovation and exceptional patient care.

Enjoy the benefits of working in a contemporary healthcare setting, including:

State-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance staff experience and patient outcomes.

A teaching hospital environment with opportunities to contribute to student education and clinical learning.

Dedicated outdoor staff spaces and landscaped gardens that support staff wellbeing.

Convenient access to Westpoint shopping centre, approximately 10 minutes' walk away.

Accessible transport and parking options, including proximity to Blacktown train station, onsite paid parking and all-day street parking.

You will receive a comprehensive orientation, role-specific training and ongoing support from experienced colleagues to help you succeed.

What you'll be doing
As a Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 4), you will provide high-level,



evidence-informed occupational therapy services to forensic mental health patients. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to understand complex functional needs, deliver targeted interventions and support recovery, rehabilitation and pathways towards greater independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assess patients' occupational performance, functional capacity and rehabilitation needs, developing and evaluating individualised treatment programs.

Contribute to multidisciplinary risk assessments, risk management strategies, care planning and coordinated discharge planning to support safe and sustainable community reintegration.

Prepare comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and reports, including documentation to support Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) processes.

Work closely with nursing colleagues, multidisciplinary teams, government and non-government organisations, community providers and relevant support services, including NDIS pathways.

Contribute to quality improvement, research, clinical practice initiatives and student education while building a dynamic and responsive occupational therapy service.

Make a difference with us

At NSW Health, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals and help create better health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Qualification: Tertiary Graduate Qualification in Occupational Therapy
Registration: Current full registration with AHPRA for Occupational Therapy

Selection Criteria:

Significant Mental Health clinical experience with a multidisciplinary team environment providing Mental Health evidence based practice with within a rehabilitation paradigm.

Demonstrated experience working in partnership and collaboratively with NGO service partners and within WSLHD or JH&FMHS; or similar teams and services and other key stakeholders including primary care providers.

Experience working in forensic (criminal) settings and jurisdictions

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and

📌 Occupational Therapist Level 4 – Forensic Mental Health (Blacktown)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Blacktown