Occupational Therapist, Grade 3 - Mental Health

Monash Health

5 days ago

Oakleigh, VictoriaFull TimeOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Monash Health as a Occupational Therapist – Mental Health, Fixed Term in United States. Monash Health is a great place to work Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.

Key Responsibilities

provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via tele.

Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues to enhance person-centred mental health care.

Conduct cognitive and functional assessments, developing compensatory and sensory modulation strategies to s.

Requirements

-, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’.

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 23 April 2026.

Benefits & Compensation

designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including: Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.

Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.

Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Monash Health as a Occupational Therapist – Mental Health, Fixed Term.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyMental healthClinical reasoningAssertive outreachDischarge planningCognitive assessmentFunctional assessmentSensory modulationPerson-centred careMultidisciplinary collaborationRisk assessmentRecovery-oriented practiceCase managementAdvocacyReflective practice

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist, Grade 3 - Mental Health at Monash Health 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 Monash Health 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Oakleigh, 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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Mental health, Clinical reasoning, Assertive outreach, Discharge planning, Cognitive assessment, Functional assessment, Sensory modulation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will provide effective mental health services through assessments, individual and group interventions, and assertive outreach. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and NDIS staff to support recovery, discharge planning, and functional independen...

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Professional Development, Supportive Team Environment, Employee Wellbeing Programs, Career Mobility, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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