Are you a registered Occupational Therapist in Australia with a strong passion and specialized experience in mental health? Are you skilled in delivering occupation-based interventions and Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) via telehealth? Mentalzon.com invites dedicated and innovative Occupational Therapists (Mental Health) like you to join our expanding platform. This is your opportunity to provide client-centred care, enhance daily functioning and well-being for individuals across Australia, and manage your private practice with autonomy and flexibility.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com is a dynamic platform committed to improving access to quality healthcare by connecting individuals across Australia with skilled professionals. We value the unique, holistic, and functional approach that Occupational Therapists bring to mental health care. We are seeking OTs who can empower individuals to overcome barriers, engage in meaningful occupations, and achieve their recovery goals through secure and effective telehealth services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Specialist Mental Health Occupational Therapy: Conduct comprehensive remote assessments of occupational performance, functional capacity, and the impact of mental health conditions on daily life activities (self-care, productivity, leisure).
• Develop and Implement Occupation-Based Interventions: Create client-centred, goal-oriented intervention plans focusing on improving functional skills, building routines, enhancing coping mechanisms, managing sensory needs, promoting social participation, and fostering independence.
• Provide Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS): Deliver evidence-based FPS (where eligible under Medicare and within your scope of competence) to clients with an appropriate referral (e.g., Mental Health Treatment Plan).
• Support Recovery and Well-being: Assist clients in developing practical skills for emotional regulation, stress management, problem-solving, and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Maintain Professional Records: Ensure accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of all client interactions, assessments, and intervention plans, adhering to the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) standards, Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) guidelines, and Australian privacy legislation (e.g., Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)).
• Uphold Ethical Standards: Practice strictly in accordance with the OTBA Code of Conduct, OTA Code of Ethics, and relevant professional guidelines for mental health and telehealth practice.
• Collaborate and Liaise: Effectively communicate and collaborate with referring GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, support coordinators (for NDIS participants), and other relevant parties to ensure integrated care.
• Adherence to Telehealth Guidelines: Comply with all OTBA and OTA guidelines for delivering occupational therapy services via telehealth.

Essential Requirements:

• Registration: Current, unconditional general registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA), administered by Ahpra.
• Education: Completion of an OTBA-approved Bachelor or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (or an equivalent overseas qualification recognized by OTBA).
• Specialist Mental Health Experience: Demonstrated significant experience and competency in providing occupational therapy services to individuals with a range of mental health conditions in Australia.
• Medicare Provider Eligibility (for FPS): Must meet the specific criteria set by Medicare Australia to be eligible to register as an OT provider of Focussed Psychological Strategies. Current Medicare provider status for these items is highly preferred.
• Right to Work: Must possess the legal right to work on a self-employed basis within Australia.
• Technical Proficiency: High level of proficiency with secure video conferencing platforms, electronic client record systems, and digital health tools suitable for telehealth.
• Professional Environment: Access to a stable, high-speed internet connection and a private, secure, and professional workspace compliant with confidentiality and telehealth requirements.
• Core Competencies: Strong skills in mental health occupational therapy assessment (including functional assessment), intervention planning, delivery of occupation-based and evidence-based mental health interventions, risk assessment, goal setting, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural safety, and ethical decision-making.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Current, appropriate professional indemnity insurance covering occupational therapy practice in Australia, specifically including mental health services and telehealth.
• Commitment to CPD: Ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by OTBA, with a focus on mental health.

Desirable Requirements:

• Current Medicare provider number for delivering Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) items.
• Registered NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) provider with experience supporting participants with psychosocial disabilities.
• Formal post-graduate qualifications or extensive accredited CPD in mental health occupational therapy (e.g., sensory modulation, trauma-informed care, specific FPS modalities like CBT, ACT, DBT-informed skills adapted for OT).
• Established private practice experience in mental health occupational therapy.
• Extensive experience in delivering occupational therapy for mental health via telehealth.
• Experience working with specific populations (e.g., youth mental health, older adults' mental health, perinatal mental health, forensic mental health, veterans).

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis for Private Telehealth Practice):

• Full Autonomy: Design your own work schedule (part-time or full-time), manage your client load, and tailor your therapeutic approach within ethical and professional guidelines.
• Work Remotely (Australia): Provide services from any suitable location within Australia, ensuring compliance with all professional and regulatory standards.
• Billing and Fees: Set your own private consultation fees. Clients may be eligible for Medicare rebates for specific OT mental health services (FPS) with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. NDIS participants may use their funding for eligible services. (Note: Private OT consultation fees vary; NDIS rates may also apply. Typical private rates can range from AUD $150 - $220+ per hour).
• Platform Support: Gain visibility and connect with clients seeking specialized mental health occupational therapy services through Mentalzon.com.
• Focus on Client Outcomes: Reduce administrative burdens associated with traditional practice and concentrate on delivering impactful, occupation-focused care.
• Secure Technology: Access to a secure platform and support for effective telehealth delivery.

How to Join Mentalzon.com:

1. Register and Profile Creation: Sign up on Mentalzon.com. Create a comprehensive professional profile detailing your OTBA registration, qualifications, extensive experience in mental health, eligibility/status as a Medicare FPS provider, NDIS provider status (if applicable), areas of expertise, and therapeutic approaches.
2. Verification Process: Submit copies of your OTBA registration certificate, evidence of your occupational therapy degree, proof of identity, details of professional indemnity insurance, and any documentation supporting your mental health expertise and Medicare FPS eligibility.
3. Review and Onboarding: Our team will review your credentials. Upon successful verification, you will be guided through an onboarding process.
4. Set Your Practice Parameters: Define your availability, types of mental health OT services offered, and fee structure.
5. Commence Consultations: Start receiving client referrals/bookings. Manage all aspects of client care, clinical decision-making, and billing directly with your clients, adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Why Partner with Mentalzon.com as an Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)?

• Champion Functional Recovery: Utilize your unique OT skills to make a tangible difference in the daily lives of individuals with mental health challenges.
• Practice Your Way: Enjoy the freedom to build a telehealth practice that reflects your professional philosophy and personal needs.
• Maintain Clinical Independence: Retain full autonomy in your clinical reasoning and intervention choices.
• Transparent Collaboration: Mentalzon.com is committed to supporting your independent practice. Any platform service fees will be clearly communicated.
• Increase Accessibility to Care: Help bridge the gap in mental health service provision, reaching clients who may face geographical or other barriers to accessing care.

If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist with specialized expertise in mental health, committed to ethical, evidence-based, and occupation-focused practice, and ready to embrace the benefits of telehealth, we invite you to join Mentalzon.com.

Note: Current, unconditional registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) is mandatory. For OTs providing Focussed Psychological Strategies under Medicare, specific eligibility criteria must be met. This opportunity is for self-employed Occupational Therapists. You are responsible for ensuring full compliance with all OTBA professional standards, OTA guidelines, Medicare Australia requirements (if applicable), NDIS Commission requirements (if applicable), and all relevant Australian laws, including privacy legislation.