Mental Health Occupational Therapist Geelong, Belmont, VIC | Full-time or Part-time Are you passionate about mental health and see the value that mental health OT can play in the lives of others? Perhaps you would like an opportunity to further specialise, integrating therapies such as EMDR, ACT, IFS, or DBT into your practice? You value self-care and work/life balance and are looking for an opportunity to create the right work life blend for you. Or you may be looking for a new focus? You have been working with NDIS and love the work but are looking for an opportunity to also branch out into other areas, such as, face-to-face counselling and psychotherapy for private clients. About the role: We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate OT with experience and interest in mental health to join our growing mental health OT and psychology team in Belmont, Geelong. This role is ideal for an OT who enjoys working holistically and collaboratively. You’ll support young people and adults experiencing trauma and complex mental health challenges. Many of the people you support will be neurodivergent, as we are known for our inclusive practice in this space. The role includes working with NDIS, TAC and private clients, and involves assessment and intervention with a range of presentations. Once mental health endorsed, you’ll have the option of supporting GP-referred clients under a Mental Health Care Plan, delivering therapies aligned with your interests – from EMDR to ACT, IFS and CBT. This role might be perfect for you if the following rings true. You’ve worked in mental health or psychosocial disability and want to deepen your therapy focus and refine your skills with generous PD support and supervision. The role would be a great fit if you share the drive to deliver the best possible service for clients. Evidence based, trauma informed, culturally sensitive and inclusive. You like autonomy and flexibility in your work – but value reliable, generous support. You are passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients and people with trauma and have a drive to see people learn to embrace unique traits, develop a sense of safety, and build confidence. You love to learn! You will have a generous PD allowance; we have in-house training and clinical reviews. We have an open-door policy for supervision; supervision is available ANY TIME NEEDED! we also engage subject experts when needed. The role is a great fit if you are a kind person and listen well. The overwhelming feedback at our last team day, was that within the team it feels safe, safe to learn, safe to talk, safe to be ourselves. This is also our goal for clients. You are comfortable with complexity and up for a challenge, we are often referred clients who are in complex situations, referrers trust our service. We find that with mutual support within our team, it's a lot easier to sit with complexity, you are definitely not alone in this role! This is a chance to: Build on your clinical niche/interest areas, in a safe, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed space. Receive support and training to specialise as an experienced clinician or receive support to obtain your mental health endorsement. Create work/life balance whilst growing as a clinician. We provide: The role is flexible and family friendly, you can work around school hours or other life commitments. We can work with you to help create the right work life blend. You will be able to join our wellbeing program where we get to chat, reflect, and engage in self-care. Our morning teas are amazing. We provide a beautiful workplace with all the tools you need, laptop, phone, and resources. You will receive a travel allowance and a generous PD allowance, and leave. Supervision as needed (not just saying this - we are big believers that healthy staff do the best work, so we will support you). In house PD's and clinical reviews are also offered. Participation in our supported pathway to Mental Health Endorsement (if you are not already endorsed). A relocation allowance is available for the right candidate. What you need: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Current AHPRA registration Member of OTA Australian working rights Insurance Car and driver's license. Experience working in mental health About Life Connect Therapy: We’re a passionate, neuro-affirming, trauma-informed mental health OT and psychology team based in Geelong, Victoria. Our work is grounded in four values: Welcomed – people feel seen and accepted. Heard – clients and staff have a voice. Respected – stories, experiences, and diversity matter. Supported well – we hold space, reflect, and grow. We support people in their healing through mental health OT and psychology; we are a close knit and small team, with a big impact in the community. How to apply. If this role piques your interest, we'd love to get to know you. If you would like an informal coffee to get to know the team or the space, feel free to email, and we can arrange to meet. To apply, please send: A brief cover letter telling us why this role speaks to you. Your resume. Please complete a personality test at this site https://www.16personalities.com/ and send this through with your application. Note we value all personality types!
