Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Care coordinator

2 months ago
Melbourne, Victoria$90,235 - $103,724Full TimeOccupational Therapy

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join St Vincent's Health Australia as a Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Care coordinator in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide clinical care and professional advice and support as part of the Check-In Team based at Frontyard Yo.
  • provide and coordinate short to medium term specialist, targeted assessment and therapeutic interventions to.
  • develop self-management skills in relation to their needs.
  • coordinate existing services within St Vincent’s Hospital and where service gaps are identified, support the de.

Requirements

  • Current AHPRA registration Eligible for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia Association.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in relevant acute/community and mental health settings.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $90,235 - $103,724
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with St Vincent's Health Australia in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical CareProfessional AdviceTherapeutic InterventionsPsychosocial RecoveryIndependence SupportFunction AssessmentCapacity AssessmentSensory ModulationSocial SkillsActivity/Vocation SupportDrug and/or Alcohol Needs SupportCare CoordinationHolistic Health AssessmentsGoal SettingCare PlanningCaseload Management
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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at St Vincent's Health Australia 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

St Vincent's Health Australia lists compensation for this psychologist position at $90k to $104k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($90k–$104k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Care, Professional Advice, Therapeutic Interventions, Psychosocial Recovery, Independence Support, Function Assessment, Capacity Assessment, Sensory Modulation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The primary responsibility is to provide clinical care, professional advice, and support as part of the Check-In Team at Frontyard Youth Services, ensuring efficient and therapeutic service delivery. This involves coordinating short to medium-term specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions...

Benefits package: Salary packaging, Monthly Accrued Day Off, Fitness Passport, Professional development, Flexible working arrangements, Employee counselling, Discounts and promotions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About St Vincent's Health Australia

Hospitals and Health Care
Woolloomooloo, New South Wales
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Salary packaging
Monthly Accrued Day Off
Fitness Passport
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements
Employee counselling
Discounts and promotions

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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