Join a growing NDIS-registered Allied Health company and make a real impact!
Job Description
- Provide mobile occupational therapy services to NDIS participants, Home Care Package clients, and private clients throughout the Greater Sydney Area.
- Comprehensive Assessment of the participants functional capacity to independently participate in activities of daily living (self-care), and instrumental activities of daily living including home and community activities, learning and education, employment, play and recreation.
- Working collaboratively with participants, their families and treating team to achieve their set goals i.e., developing living skills, engagement in social and community-based activities, return to work or study goals, developing social and communication skills etc.
- Utilise standardised assessment tools and provide occupational therapy interventions to assist in better outcomes for participants.
- Providing mental health specific interventions such as suicide risk assessment, mental state exam, distress tolerance skills and anxiety and/or stress management strategies, early warning signs of relapse (relapse prevention), psychoeducation, occupational counselling and trauma informed care.
- Identification and recommendation of assistive equipment and/or resources to enhance engagement in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and to achieve goals.
- Liaising with relevant parties to co-ordinate care i.e., support coordinators, support workers, other allied health disciplines, medical professionals, community mental health teams etc.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English; additional language skills are highly regarded.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in electronic documentation and case management software.
Experience
- Experience in a mobile or community-based occupational therapy role.
- Experience or interest in working with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions is highly desirable.
Additional Requirements
- Professional indemnity insurance.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Police clearance.
- Australian Business Number (ABN) – candidates can apply for free if they do not already have one.
Location Preference
- Candidates from across Sydney are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are able to request to see clients in specific suburbs based on their convenience.
Benefits
- Complete your reports or notes from any location – enjoy the flexibility to work anywhere and anytime.
- Flexible working hours and high autonomy in the role.
- No micro-management, fostering a supportive and trust-based work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
Job Types: Subcontract, Casual
Pay: From $120.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- NDIS: 1 year (Required)
- Occupational Therapy: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- AHPRA registration (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: On the road
