Occupational Therapist - Young Persons Mental Health Service
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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About the Role
Join our team as an Occupational Therapist for the Young Persons Mental Health Service on a full time, fixed term basis until June 2026. This position will be based at Dandenong Hospital and will be a senior role in the team.
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll provide tailored clinical care through outreach, telehealth, group, and clinic-based interventions. You'll lead assessments, design recovery-focused interventions, and help young people build life skills for independence. This role also involves clinical leadership, student supervision, and contributing to service development.
- Conduct assessments and interventions for young people with psychosis-spectrum disorders.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, families, and community supports.
- Lead and mentor junior staff, students, and new graduates.
- Develop and implement group programs, contribute to research, and enhance service delivery.
- Provide outreach services in the community.
About Us
Monash Health is Victoria's largest health service, providing high-quality care for all stages of life. Join our Recovery and Prevention of Psychosis (RAPP) team, working with young people (12–25 years) facing psychosis-spectrum disorders. This is a senior role based at Dandenong Hospital's ART Building, offering a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment.
About You
You are a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in youth mental health and early intervention. You thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments and are passionate about supporting young people to re-engage in meaningful activities and build functional life skills that foster recovery and independence.
You’ll also have:
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience in mental health, especially with young people or early psychosis.
- Expertise in occupational assessment and intervention.
- Strong leadership, team collaboration, and capacity to support junior staff.
- Full driver’s license and ability to travel for outreach services.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.
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 Chloe Wilson on 9767 8222.
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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: 16 September 2025