Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.
Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.
About the role
We are seeking a self-motivated, compassionate Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term, part-time opportunity to work remotely within the Allied Health team in the Melbourne metropolitan area. As a new graduate or experienced clinician, you will provide high-quality clinical assessments, flexible therapeutic interventions, diagnoses, expert consultation, and specialist services, including positive behaviour support and capacity building to clients with severe and complex mental health challenges and dual disabilities. In this role you will provide interventions in person, outreach, online or through telehealth, using strengths-based approaches to support clients to achieve recovery goals and improve their wellbeing.
About the Service
The Allied Health service delivers a range of specialist supports and clinical services to help clients with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities achieve meaningful recovery outcomes. Through a multidisciplinary team, services include clinical assessments, psychological therapies, mental health counselling, NDIS planning, vocational assistance, and access to service provider networks. Support is provided via assertive outreach, telehealth, and one-to-one sessions, all within a person-centered, integrated stepped-care framework. These services empower clients, families, and carers to have choice and control over their recovery goals and services.
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Interested?
To obtain a position description and apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 497050. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Thursday 20 February 2025. Please contact the person below for more information.
Merryn Chappel, Clinical Relationship Manager (CRM)
merryn.chappel@mindaustralia.org.au
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au
The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.
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