Occupational Therapist
Core
Lead a wellbeing service providing mental health support to students with complex needs, coordinating interventions and professional development for staff.
Role type
Senior Occupational Therapist (Wellbeing & Inclusion Lead)
Builds
Student wellbeing programs, multi-tiered support systems, and staff capacity in inclusive practices
Domain
Education / Mental Health
Required skills
Occupational therapy expertise, mental health intervention, transdisciplinary collaboration, program development, data-driven decision making, policy compliance
Preferred skills
Better Access to Mental Health Endorsement, advanced intervention in complex cases
Technologies
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), case management systems
Responsibilities
Manage a service providing mental health support to students; ensure evidence-based practices within the Wellbeing Team; provide professional learning to teachers and staff; coordinate approaches across House Leadership and Disability & Inclusion; maintain confidential student records; support implementation of MTSS for Tier 2 & 3 students; lead connections with external providers; plan and implement programs for students and families; conduct classroom observations to recommend support; gather data to inform interventions; ensure compliance with privacy and consent policies; undertake advanced interventions for complex cases requiring cross-agency collaboration.