Occupational Therapist

• Do it with Purpose Occupational Therapy
• Greater Brisbane Area, QLD
• Full time, Part-time and casual opportunities avilable
• $85k – $115k + CPD + travel + WFH or office

Do you have a heart that beats for transforming the lives of people dealing with mental health challenges? Or, perhaps you have experience in other domains of occupational therapy and you’re keen to learn more about mental health? If so, this is your call!

About Us:
At ‘Do it with Purpose Occupational Therapy’, we’re more than just a leading allied health practice in SEQ. We're a team of skilled professionals, bound together by our shared commitment to enhancing the lives of those we serve. We breathe empathy, innovation, and quality service, and we are looking for a like-minded Occupational Therapist to amplify our efforts.

Our Mission
To shine a therapeutic light on mental health and psychosocial wellbeing by empowering all individuals to realise their potential, to improve daily function and live purposeful and meaningful lives.

Our Values - DIWP

Dedicated: Our unique team of diverse practitioners are dedicated to delivering quality service, building lasting relationships and holding themselves accountable.
Innovative: Our team are encouraged to think outside the box, and we are committed to continuous quality improvement, professional development and work in accordance with our professional standards.
Wellness-focused: You are not your illness. A statement so powerful, and freeing – and a perspective we all employ when working alongside you. We empower you to realise your potential and to live a life that aligns with who you want to be.
Personable: We are people persons. We believe meaningful connection facilitates growth and quality outcomes and we are committed to maintaining and strengthening connections with you and the important people in your life.

The role
Your work setting is flexible, allowing you to choose between working from home or collaborating with colleagues at our office. You will regularly venture out and access the community to meet with participants in their homes, group residences, or community facilities; and/or engage with participants via telehealth services. We recognise the importance of work-life balance, granting you the freedom to adjust your schedule to accommodate personal commitments. This community-focused role empowers you to structure your day according to your preferences and that adequately meets the needs of our participants.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting participants in achieving an optimal state of personal, social, and emotional well-being, tailored to their unique needs. This involves collaborative efforts to identify barriers to optimal functioning and implementing interventions that enhance existing skills, create opportunities, remediate, or restore skills, adapt environments or activities, and promote overall wellness.

Your expertise in conducting assessments, crafting tailored treatment plans, and delivering meaningful interventions will be your tools to transform lives, both within the framework of the NDIS and the life insurance industry. You will lead the development and management of capacity-building programs, conducting assessments within homes and communities, guided by well-established clinical protocols, encompassing current OT models of practice and a Recovery Framework.

Furthermore, you will play a vital role in educating participants, caregivers, and families on strategies to enhance their occupational engagement and performance. You will also collaborate in adapting home environments to cater to individual needs, fostering independence.

We equip you with the necessary skills to provide compassionate, individual-centred, evidence-based interventions for participants living with various mental health challenges. Your support may extend to individuals dealing with depression, generalised anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and neurodivergent conditions including ASD and ADHD.

At our core, we understand the significance of maintaining a balanced life. Our family-oriented business places a profound value on work-life harmony. With the option to work from the comfort of your home or within our nurturing office environment, we tailor our approach to accommodate your unique needs and circumstances. It's this personalised touch that sets us apart, ensuring that your journey with us is not just about working but also about thriving.

You’ll Need:

• A Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• A history of supporting people with mental health challenges AND/OR a keen interest to learn more about the mental health sector.
• Some understanding of the NDIS framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn.
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• A sense of humour.

We Offer:

• A profound value on work-life harmony. We are all parents (and/or fur-parents) and we truly understand the need for flexibility. You have the opportunity to work from home and/or from our office.
• A generous professional education allowance of $2,000.00 per year that opens doors to worlds of wisdom and excellence. Mentoring, and internal and external supervision to nurture your growth.
• Mentoring, and internal and external supervision to nurture your growth. We are here to facilitate pathways for our clinicians to grow whether that be broadening your clinical knowledge; supporting less experienced clinicians or seeking increased operational responsibilities.
• Regular team catch-up social events to celebrate our achievements and foster team collaboration.
• 3 days of study leave per year (pro-rata).
• Company phone, laptop and travel allowance provided.
• A team that celebrates each individual and their unique skills and interests.

Contract and part-time opportunities

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