Senior Child & Youth Mental Health Occupational Therapist Level 3

Where you'll be working

Join the Prevention, Early Intervention and Recovery Service (PEIRS) at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) — a specialist community-based mental health service supporting children and young people aged 12–24 with complex and persistent mental health and neurodevelopmental challenges. Our supportive, collaborative and recovery-oriented team is based at North Parramatta, offering a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

• Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering best-practice, youth-focused care.

• Engage with diverse stakeholders, including families, schools and community partners.

• Access ongoing professional development and clinical supervision opportunities.

• Contribute to service development, innovation, and research initiatives.

• Thrive in a service passionate about early intervention and long-term recovery outcomes. 

What you'll be doing

This Senior Occupational Therapist role within the PEIRS team focuses on providing high-quality care to young people with complex mental health needs. The position involves assessment, planning, and therapy, while leading clinical supervision and collaborating with wider health services.

• Delivers specialised OT services to youth aged 12-25

• Develops and implements individual care plans

• Provides clinical supervision to junior staff and students

• Collaborates with families, carers, and community services

• Promotes quality improvement and person-centred care

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• License: NSW Drivers licence (Current Class C (P2 acceptable) and willingness to drive for work purposes)

• Qualification: Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Registration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist – general registration  

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated mental health experience in the use of Occupational Therapy assessment tools, knowledge and experience working in a community mental health service, especially child and adolescent population.

2. Demonstrated experience in evidence-based service provision and commitment to recovery-based programs, implementation and evaluation

3. Ability to work both independently with minimum direct clinical supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team including demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

4. Demonstrated experience in student co-ordination and commitment to supervision of students, junior staff, implementing education programs and liaison with university placement co-ordinators.

5. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and time management skills.

6. Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation in their treatment and care plan development, working with families and carers.

7. Commitment and participation to ongoing education / professional development and Quality improvement programmes.