Occupational Therapist - Mental Health

$110 – $140 per hour, contractor rate

Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

Life Flow Occupational Therapy

Gadigal Land – (Eastern Suburbs, Inner West & Inner City), Sydney

Part-time preferred (1–3 days/week)

Employee or Contractor | Flexible hours | Local caseload only

About the Role

Are you an Occupational Therapist who's passionate about working in mental health and helping your clients achieve more in life? Do you want more autonomy and flexibility without excessive travel or productivity pressure?  Then a role with Life Flow Occupational Therapy could be what you’re looking for and we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist who’s passionate to work in mental health and deliver home and community-based OT services to adult NDIS participants with psychosocial disabilities.

You will support participants to build independence, emotional regulation, daily living skills, meaningful routines and community participation, working in a strengths-based, trauma- informed and client-centred way.

This role is ideal for an OT who values their own balance, autonomy, flexibility and meaningful work without excessive travel or productivity pressure.

What We Offer

We believe great client outcomes start with well-supported clinicians.

• Flexible work arrangements – choose your days and hours

• Local Inner Sydney caseload only (no long travel days)

• Competitive pay:

- Contractor: $110 – $140 per hour (experience-dependent)

• Consistent clinical support and mentoring

• Ongoing professional development

• Values-driven, psychologically safe workplace

• We trust you as a professional and support you as a person.

- Employee: $90,000 – $140,000 + super (pro rata, depending on experience, full time, 30% bonuses for anything above revenue).

Key Responsibilities

• Home and community-based OT assessment and intervention

• Mental health focused OT interventions tailored to individual goals

• Functional Capacity Assessments, Change of Circumstances, progress reports and NDIS documentation

• Health promotion and capacity-building strategies

• Liaison with Support Coordinators, AHAs and other professionals

• Travel to client homes/community locations (own vehicle required)

About You

• Occupational Therapist (Level 2 or above preferred)

• Ideally 2–3 years’ experience (mental health and/or NDIS highly regarded)

• Confident working autonomously while collaborating with a team

• Strong communication, rapport-building and report-writing skills

• Comfortable working with adults from diverse backgrounds

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

• Current AHPRA registration (no restrictions)

• Current First Aid & CPR

• Working With Children Check and Police Check

• Australian Driver’s Licence and access to own vehicle

About Life Flow Occupational Therapy

Life Flow OT has supported people with psychosocial disabilities for over three years and was founded by William Wolfenden, an Occupational Therapist with 10+ years’ experience in mental health.

Our practice is grounded in dignity, choice, connection and purpose. We support people to navigate life’s challenges, reconnect with what matters, and rediscover their own sense of flow.

https://www.lifeflowot.com.au/

We proudly work with participants to:

• Develop coping and emotional regulation skills

• Build social connection and communication

• Establish meaningful routines

• Create safe, functional environments

• Increase independence and community participation

Empowered by Diversity

Life Flow OT is an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, carers and mature-aged workers.

Does this sound like the right workplace for you?! If so, please reach out to ****@lifeflowot.com.au.