Occupational Therapist - Penrith Community Mental HealthOccupational Therapist - Penrith Community Mental Health1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 06/03/2026)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3Location: Penrith Community Health CentreRemuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hourHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ557243Application Close: 27/04/2025WithCOREValues ofCollaboration,Openness,Respect andEmpowerment,working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeedand develop in your chosen career role.About UsNepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.NBMLHD Community Mental Health offer a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.An exciting opportunity is available to for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Penrith Mental Health Team. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in providing recovery-focused, evidence-based assessments, and interventions to support clients in the areas of occupational participation, performance, community connection, and role development. Your work will have a significant impact on the lives of individuals within the Penrith community.In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Mental Health Lead Occupational Therapist in offering clinical expertise, consultation, and education to other professionals in the multidisciplinary team. This position also ensures provision of clinical supervision for Level 1 and 2 Occupational Therapists.If this exciting opportunity aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply today!Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD EmployeesAccrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staffOpportunity for extra tax savings through Salary PackagingNovated LeasingGreat education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each yearAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersFitness PassportNBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click hereChild Safe Standards.For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.What You Will Bring To The RoleDegree in Occupational Therapy with current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia).Substantial post graduate clinical experience in a Mental Health service setting. Demonstrated capabilities for recovery- oriented practice and high level of knowledge, skills and clinical expertise for occupational therapy service provision in a mental health setting.Demonstrated experience in leadership, provision of clinical supervision, and experience in the supervision of undergraduate occupational therapy students.Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to manage a complex caseload with competing priorities.Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative, evidence- based individual and group interventions to support people with persistent and severe mental health problems.Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and effective time management skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Ability to travel within the LHD in accordance with the position.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Darryn Egan on Darryn.Egan@health.nsw.gov.auSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at NSW Health by 2xGet notified about new Occupational Therapist jobs in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.Penrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoOccupational Therapist | Aged Care and NDISPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoOccupational Therapist level 1/2 - Hospital in The Home (HiTH)North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoOccupational Therapist | Aged Care and NDISPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoOccupational Therapist (Level 4) - Temp PTLiverpool, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoOccupational Therapist (CTP or Workers Compensation)Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoOccupational Therapist (Lvl 1-2) - Temp PT/FTBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoEarly Childhood Early Intervention Occupational TherapistPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoOccupational Therapist (Level 1/2) Concord Repatriation General HospitalConcord, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoTeam Lead - Occupational Therapist, Exercise Physiologist or PhysiotherapistParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoOccupational Therapist - Graduate PLUS program 2025Penrith, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoOccupational Therapist - Graduate PLUS program 2025Penrith, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoOccupational Therapist - Graduate PLUS program 2025Penrith, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoOccupational Therapist - South-West SydneyCampbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoCampbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoRehabilitation Consultant | OT, Physio or EPPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoMobile Occupational Therapist - Western SydneyErskine Park, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBella Vista, New South Wales, Australia 19 hours agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 6 hours agoBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 6 hours agoKatoomba, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoFairfield West, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoBelimbla Park, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoRehabilitation Consultant | OT, Physio, or EPPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoRehabilitation Consultant CTP (Occupational Therapist)Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia A$85,000.00-A$95,000.00 2 weeks agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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