Occupational Therapist, Grade 2 - Youth Mental Health

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

Join our team as an Occupational Therapist, Grade 2, on a full time ongoing basis (Monday to Friday), working in The Youth Acute Inpatient Unit (Unit 2), based within Dandenong Hospital Youth Mental Health Service. Whilst the position is based at Dandenong Unit 2, travel may be required to other Monash Health sites. 

This is position offers a unique opportunity to deliver evidence-based occupational therapy within an acute youth mental health setting. As part of a supportive and experienced team, you will contribute to the holistic care and recovery of young people experiencing significant mental health challenges, including those in crisis or unable to be managed in a less restrictive environment.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain an active caseload and deliver therapeutic occupational therapy interventions
• Provide comprehensive functional and mental health assessments
• Support patient-centred care planning and recovery-oriented discharge pathways
• Collaborate closely with families, carers, and community supports including NDIS providers and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services
• Offer secondary consultation and clinical input within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team

You will be operationally accountable to the Nurse Unit Manager, clinically supported by the Consultant Psychiatrist(s), and professionally guided by the Discipline Senior Occupational Therapist. This role is ideal for an early-career to mid-level occupational therapist looking to grow within a vibrant, youth-focused acute mental health team—where your skills and compassion will have a real impact on young lives.

About Us

Unit 2 is a 25 bed inpatient unit for young people aged 16 to 25 years, and provides services to the Southern Metropolitan Mental Health Services. It is located in the Mental Health Building at Dandenong Hospital. It is a safe and supportive place for young people to work through their mental health, emotional, psychological, relational, and spiritual wellbeing. Their physical needs are also met with the support of clinical, medical and nursing staff. Families and carers are also supported during a young person’s admission to Unit 2 with a range of services.

About You

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• You are looking for the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of consumers living with mental illness
• You possess strong communication skills and thrive within a team environment
• You are a hardworking, consumer focused and seeking the opportunity to make a difference

Mandatory requirements of the role:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapist of Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions (cannot have a non-practising registration)
• Drivers Licence

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
  
  

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Mark Makunike, Nurse Unit Manager on 0427 437 784.

Position Description can be found here. 
Role Statement can be found here.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 14 September 2025