Mental Health Occupational Therapist jobs in Goulburn, NSW

Mental Health Occupational Therapist work in Goulburn, NSW

Mental Health Occupational Therapist roles in Goulburn, NSW sit within consistent demand for community mental health and nursing roles. Strong connection to Canberra workforce. Agricultural mental health is a distinct service need. NDIS sector growing. COORDINARE PHN commissions services across the region. mental health occupational therapist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Occupational Therapists (OTs) working in mental health focus on enabling people to participate in meaningful everyday activities — work, self-care, social connection — that are disrupted by mental illness. They conduct functional assessments, develop rehabilitation plans, and work alongside people in their home and community environments.

Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) delivers public mental health services across the Southern Tablelands, Far South Coast, and Snowy Mountains regions, with Goulburn Base Hospital serving as the mental health hub for the northern part of the district. Community mental health teams based in Goulburn provide outreach to surrounding towns including Crookwell, Yass, and the Tablelands communities.

Qualifications typically required

• Bachelor or Masters of Occupational Therapy (AHPRA-accredited)
• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Mental health clinical placement or experience
• NDIS Worker Screening Check for community roles

Key employers in Goulburn, NSW

• Southern NSW Local Health District
• Goulburn Base Hospital
• COORDINARE (South Eastern NSW PHN)
• Uniting (NSW)
• CatholicCare
• EACH
• Mission Australia