Occupational Therapist - Grade 2
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Forensicare as a Occupational Therapist – $88K-$101K, Fixed Term 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: $88K - $101K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Forensicare as a Occupational Therapist – $88K-$101K, Fixed Term.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 at Forensi Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
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 Melbourne, Victoria.
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 Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions, developing and evaluating group programs in partnership with the clinical team. Responsibilities also include supporting patient participation in meaningful daily activities to promote functio...
Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Mental Health Programs, Professional Development, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport, Comprehensive Orientation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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