Join our team at Mullum Road Clinic: Neuro-affirming Occupational Therapist with an interest in incorporating animal and nature-assisted approaches.

An interest and qualifications in Equine Assisted Therapy or a trained therapy dog would be highly regarded.

Mullum Road Clinic in Panton Hill is seeking an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about integrating animal-assisted therapy and nature-based therapy into their practice. Experience with horses and a passion to complete certification in Equine Assisted Therapy would be an advantage.

We celebrate and welcome neurodivergent practitioners and those with lived experiences of neurodiversity, whether personally or through family members. Mullum Road Clinic strives to work in a neuro-affirming manner to create a therapeutic environment that respects and supports the diverse neurological profiles of our clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for both our staff, practitioners and clients.

About Mullum Road Clinic:

Founded in 2009, Mullum Road Clinic now operates in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including locations in Eltham, Ringwood, Croydon, Warrandyte and Panton Hill.

Our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and art therapists.

Director and Owner of Mullum Road Clinic, Leanne Winter (Clinical Psychologist) has lived experiences of neurodivergence and actively supports others who identify as neurodivergent.

Mullum Road Clinic welcomes individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all people. We offer therapy and assessments to adults, adolescents and children, with a special focus on individual’s identifying as Autistic, ADHDers, Audhders and individuals exploring gender and sexual diversity.

Our clinics have always embraced the social disability model and we are deeply committed to providing neuro-affirming care.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant and supportive teams at Panton Hill and Warrandyte. The role offers the chance to work creatively with clients through animal-assisted therapy and nature-based therapy approaches. While room-based therapy is also part of the role, we encourage innovative and experiential therapies to support client’s development and emotional wellbeing.

The clinics offer a supportive and friendly team environment, aiming to enable practitioners to make effective changes for their clients. The rooms are very comfortable, welcoming and homely.

Full administration is provided and each clinic has its own Practice Manager. Many clients report that “it feels like walking into a home, rather than a clinic”.

While prior experience in private practice is not necessary, we provide comprehensive support for those new to private practice, including assistance with administrative procedures and client management

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

You will work in a highly supportive and friendly environment providing you with the opportunity to succeed as a private practitioner

Fortnightly formal assessment training at no cost

You will be provided with full reception and administration support

Clients are provided

Opportunities to use small animals such as lizards and guinea pigs and/or the option to train your own therapy dog

ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Demonstrate a passion in working with those identifying as neurodivergent.

Demonstrate the desire and capacity to work as part of a team, supporting one another to improve and succeed in private practice

Demonstrate a compassionate and enthusiastic approach and have a genuine desire to improve client's emotional well-being

Motivated to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and developing relationships with referrers and other allied health clinics

Hold registration with AHPRA, professional indemnity insurance, Working with Children Check, and an understanding of NDIS.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Interest in Autism, ADHD, gender diversity and working largely with individuals identifying as neurodivergent

Identifying as neurodivergent yourself

Interest in learning about or prior experience in Animal Assisted Therapy.

If you would like to join the Mullum Road Team, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Please email a cover letter and resume to Leanne Winter ([email protected])

0430 027 120

www.mullumroad.com.au