Mental Health OT (Early Careers Welcome)

About Be Positive Therapy:

Where meaningful therapy meets a culture that truly supports its practitioners. As a trusted provider across the NDIS and Aged Care sectors, we deliver personalised therapy and assessment services that make a real difference in people’s lives. With an established presence across Victoria and Tasmania, and growing services in Queensland, we’re growing our Mental Health team and are looking for an Experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist across Melbourne-wide, with a focus on Bayside, Mornington Peninsula, and North & Eastern suburbs who brings warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion for supporting clients.

This role is ideal for an OT who values flexibility, high-quality clinical practice, and autonomy while delivering meaningful, person-centred care.

The Role – Mental Health Occupational Therapist

In this dynamic role, you will manage your own caseload within our Mental Health stream Melbourne-wide, with a focus on Bayside, Mornington Peninsula, and North & Eastern suburbs supporting clients in community settings to achieve functional and recovery-focused outcomes. You’ll have access to strong clinical support, resources, and a collaborative team environment to help you thrive.

Your week will typically include:

• Managing your own caseload across NDIS, Aged Care, TAC and private sectors
• Working with psychosocial disability, inclusive of neurodiverse participants; conducting functional assessments and participant focused occupational therapy interventions
• Completing home modification and assistive technology assessments (as required)
• Developing and implementing tailored therapy plans aligned to client goals
• Writing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate case notes
• Participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning
• Working flexibly across community, office, and work-from-home settings

In this role, you will:

• Support clients to achieve meaningful, functional, and recovery-oriented outcomes
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions
• Develop clear, compliant reports aligned with NDIS and organisational standards
• Collaborate with families, carers, and stakeholders for holistic client care
• Engage in ongoing learning through supervision, mentoring, and professional development
• Contribute to quality improvement and support the development of others where appropriate

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (minimum a degree)
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working within mental health, or a strong interest in building clinical skills in this area of practice
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and report writing skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice

Desirable:

• Experience within the NDIS
• Knowledge of functional capacity assessments, assistive technology, or home modifications

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

Flexibility That Fits You: Work from home, in the community, or from one of our office locations.

Support from Day One: Structured induction and 1:1 supervision tailored to your experience and goals.

Grow Your Skills: Access an industry-leading professional development program, plus external training opportunities.

Make an Impact: Help clients improve independence, participation, and overall wellbeing.

Work Your Way: Part-time (4 days/week) or full-time (5 days/week), with travel support included.

Team Vibes: A connected, supportive team with regular social events and a positive culture.

Professional Growth: Support available to gain your OTA Mental Health Endorsement

Great Perks

• Bonus programs to boost your earnings
• Generous salary with annual reviews
• Technology package (laptop, phone, monitor, etc.)
• Novated leasing options
• Refer a friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance discounts
• Admin support to reduce your workload

Our Culture

At Be Positive Therapy, we’re committed to building a high-quality, trusted service while creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and inspired. We are a flexible and inclusive employer and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTIQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply or send your Resume and cover letter to hr@bepositivetherapy.com.au for a confidential chat.