Occupational Therapist | Youth Mental Health Autism Service

 Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 32 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Occupational Therapy

Req Id - 7417 

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service


• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact


• Make a difference for young people in specialist mental health care

About the role

The Youth Autism Team operates within Mental Health Therapy Services (MHTS), part of Barwon Health’s Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS). MHTS provides a comprehensive range of psychotherapy, peer support and allied health services across local and area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (MHWS).

This specialist role supports improved identification, assessment and treatment outcomes for autistic young people aged 12–25 years experiencing mental illness. You will contribute to a best-practice, multidisciplinary autism assessment and diagnostic process alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist and Speech Pathologist, working collaboratively with Community Youth Mental Health teams.

The position delivers discipline-specific occupational therapy expertise within an interprofessional team, supporting high-quality diagnostic and treatment planning processes. Outreach and school-based assessment may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments for autistic young people (12–25 years), contributing to a multidisciplinary diagnostic process.


• Provide evidence-informed recommendations and high-quality reports to guide mental health treatment and support access to appropriate services or funding.


• Offer secondary consultation to MHDAS clinicians regarding autism, sensory and functional needs, and collaborate in responding to clinical risk.


• Engage families and carers in a family-centred approach while meeting service KPIs, documentation standards and professional requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist with experience in youth mental health and/or autism assessment.


• Strong understanding of autism presentations and co-occurring mental health conditions in young people.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to consensus-based decision making.


• Excellent assessment, communication and report-writing skills, with a commitment to recovery-oriented and family-centred care.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction


• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program


• Extensive professional development opportunities


• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  
  
  
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  
  
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
  
  
  
  

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Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check


• Immunisation Status Clearance


• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Amy Langbein  | Manager | Mental Health Therapy Services
Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 0448 377 500

Application closing date: Thursday 26, February 2026

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.