Supporting Graduates Moving Into the Mental Health Space by https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6 en-us 2025-06-05 19:27:38 UTC 2025-06-11 08:12:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Positive jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3480773645 Weekly supervision with a senior (5+ years experience) for first 12 months

]]> 2025-06-05 20:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3480773645 Positive dillontepper1 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486392822 I was given weekly supervision in public mental health for my first year

]]> 2025-06-11 07:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486392822 Positive https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486392873 Weekly clinical supervision for 1 hour, separate from operational supervision


]]> 2025-06-11 07:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486392873 Positive https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486393010 Monthly peer supervision with all junior OT's, and fortnightly hourly supervision with supervisor.

]]> 2025-06-11 07:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486393010 Action https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486393790 Don’t have any grads but plan to implement a supervision schedule, grad support group and possible external MH supervision.

]]> 2025-06-11 07:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486393790 Positive dillontepper1 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486394395 My supervisor was supportive

]]> 2025-06-11 07:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486394395 Fortnightly supervision, focused on case load only https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486394497 2025-06-11 07:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486394497 Positive https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486395056 I am going to do this from a few roles

OTA - we have been putting the foundation modules for new graduates, and relaunching a revised supervision framework as well.

I valued a structured supervision time when I first started and see this as a real benefit.


]]> 2025-06-11 07:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486395056 Positive dillontepper1 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486395096 Grad program where we had monthly trainings with other new grads

]]> 2025-06-11 07:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486395096 Positive https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486396135 Weekly supervision and extra support when needed. My supervisor was also focused on our mental health as well

]]> 2025-06-11 07:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486396135 MHPN: Mental Health Professionals’ Network dillontepper1 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486397047 2025-06-11 07:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486397047 Positive https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486397494 Clinical supervision weekly once by senior OTs, management supervision from team leader fortnightly

]]> 2025-06-11 07:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486397494 OTA mental health modules, Mental Health SIG, MHPN, industry specific training also https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486399351 2025-06-11 07:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486399351 Peer Networks https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486400134 I have found meeting with a few local OTs working in MH health talking about specific topics/clinical factors very helpful over my career.

]]> 2025-06-11 07:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486400134 Challenge jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486401263 Confidence to attend and contribute to discussions - feeling "ready" to do this


]]> 2025-06-11 07:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486401263 Negative https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486401423

  • Clinicians voice too overwhelmed to attend extra learning

  • Social media information can become overwhelming and at times negative regarding the reality of healthcare

  • If clinicians work with diverse caseload, take time to find their 'tribe' in regards to peer support


    • ]]>     2025-06-11 07:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486401423     Facebook groups dillontepper1 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486401600 NDIS MH OT Community of Practice

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486401600     Limited https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486405182 OTA; MHPN; FB, and some peer networks but this is limited.

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486405182     Positive https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486407249 Access to:

    MH Pod

    OTA MH capability framework

    Verve OT


    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486407249     Positive jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486407878 PDP creation and reviews are an org wide expectation with clear timeframes and expectations of this

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486407878     Positive https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486408409 Monthly MDT Psychosocial education group

    Monthly Community of Practice for Seniors/Leaders


    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486408409     Positive jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486408653 Self-directed learning time is a part of a the KPIs and team members are expected to evidence how/what SDL they have engaged in

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486408653     Challenge jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486409263 Limits to study leave and/or budget - what a company will/won't fund

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486409263     https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486410059 Not for profit organisations offer great mental health CPD opportunities for free

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486410059     Challenge https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486410957 Limited time - most is self-directed outside of hours work.

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486410957     You're only there for a chapter in their lives dillontepper1 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486413381 2025-06-11 07:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486413381 Positive jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486413416 Meetings include "good/positive/learning outcome" opportunity to share


    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486413416     You are not personally/professionally responsible for problems in the system dillontepper1 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486414072 2025-06-11 07:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486414072 Challenge was knowing when to say no to clients and taking on to many clients https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486414313 Self advocacy is a very important skill to learn and practise, however it makes all the difference

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486414313     Negative https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486414992 this was done really poorly for me at a previous employer. It’s something I hope to make a real change on for my future employees. Still working out all my strategies but an important focus for me!

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486414992     What you do outside of work is just as important as what you're doing in work dillontepper1 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486415247 2025-06-11 07:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486415247 Positive jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486415586 Michelle Bihary's resources for psychological safety and self-leadership

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486415586     Positive https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486415780 Thank the heavens for Michelle Bihary


    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486415780     Learning self advocacy very important https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486415991 2025-06-11 07:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486415991 Very small progress is a huge win dillontepper1 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486416677 2025-06-11 07:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486416677 Challenge jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486416829 Self-management is a skill needing to be developed just as learning how to deliver an assessment but workplaces don't always prioritise and/or support this learning


    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486416829     Action jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486417256 Supporting/encouraging "third space" approach to switch off from work

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486417256     Progress not outcome https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486420989 Being focused on the progress and little steps! Trying not to take the mental load home with you

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486420989     Challenge jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486423018 Being able to access supports outside of the organisation - advocating for and/or prioritising foundational learning skills such as MHFA

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486423018     https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486423966 My work asked about my preferred style of being supervised, tried to support personal preference.

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486423966     Challenge jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486423983 Workplace meets employer considerations from an objective perspective which can put expectations on the clinician to engage in the supports and therefore not utilising

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486423983     Challenges https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486424443 KPI ramp up moving too quickly, the endless 'what is a realistic KPI' discussion or lack of discussion

    Varied caseload doesnt meet the need for repetition to develop skills

    Lack of skill in leaders related to providing supervision


    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486424443     Challenge jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486424570 Operationally ticking the box but not always with the best intention

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486424570     Challenge https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486424611 MH work can be heavy. A lot of OT work can be heavy. Helping new grads to reframe situations to support their resilience is important but challenging.

    ]]>     2025-06-11 07:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486424611     Challenge jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486425387 Grouping all OTs together and not considering the additional vulnerabilities of MH OTs


    ]]>     2025-06-11 08:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486425387     https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486425392 Supportive colleagues who aren’t supervisors very helpful

    ]]>     2025-06-11 08:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486425392     MH for new grads https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486426773 I work primarily in NDIS and my company is a mobile provider. I don’t even know if bringing on new grads is even a safe space or a sustainable option. I would love to hear success stories!

    ]]>     2025-06-11 08:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486426773     https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486427968 I would like mental health to be considered across all settings and not viewed as an isolated area. I work in different settings however apply a mental health lens across all settings. Other OT’s don’t do this.

    ]]>     2025-06-11 08:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486427968     Challenge jenna353 https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486435723 Grads are hired because they are cheap but small companies might not have the capacity to provide the level of support needed so need to see the difference in their wages the cost to provide their learning

    ]]>     2025-06-11 08:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna353/o3ni30nsb2gu0cs6/wish/3486435723