Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

1 month ago
United Statesup to $9,010Locum TenensOccupational Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Forensicare as a Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 in United States. Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Fixed Term till October 2026 | Full Time $88k - $101k (pro rata) + Super + benefits Location: Melbourne Assessment Prison - Acute Assessment Unit Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive OT assessments and deliver evidence‑based interventions.
  • implement and evaluate group programs in partnership with the Unit Manager and clinical team.
  • Provide high‑quality clinical documentation and discipline‑specific reporting.
  • provide supervision to junior OT staff where required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $88,000 to $101,000 annually.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Forensicare as a Occupational Therapist - Grade 2.

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy AssessmentEvidence-based InterventionsGroup Program DevelopmentFunctional Skills PromotionClinical DocumentationDiscipline-specific ReportingStudent EducationStaff SupervisionQuality ImprovementAHPRA RegistrationMental Illness TreatmentRecovery-oriented InterventionsAutonomyMultidisciplinary Teamwork

Requirements

Candidates must possess an approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognized for Membership of Occupational Therapy Australia and hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA). Eligibility is also subject to a Police Check and evidence of Influenza and Immunisation.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 at Forensi Care a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Forensi Care is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Forensi Care lists compensation for this psychologist position at $88k to $101k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($88k–$101k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy Assessment, Evidence-based Interventions, Group Program Development, Functional Skills Promotion, Clinical Documentation, Discipline-specific Reporting, Student Education, Staff Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions, including developing and evaluating group programs for male consumers experiencing mental illness. Responsibilities also include supporting patient participation in meaningful dai...

Benefits package: Salary packaging up to $9,010, Meal allowance per year, Mental health & wellbeing programs, Professional development opportunities, Employee Assistance Program for confidential support, Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres, Comprehensive orientation & buddy system. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

Benefits & Perks

Salary packaging up to $9,010
Meal allowance per year
Mental health & wellbeing programs
Professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres
Comprehensive orientation & buddy system
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Locum

Posted

1mo ago

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