Senior OT — Youth Mental Health, Home-Based

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their innovative Closer2Home service. This role involves providing intensive support to young people with mental health challenges, allowing them to remain in their homes. You will assess and deliver personalized interventions, working alongside a dedicated team. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adolescents and their families.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of specialist mental health assessment and treatment of children and adolescents.
• Post qualifying experience as an occupational therapist in a mental health setting.
• Working with a variety of children, adolescents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver interventions for young people.
• Supervise support workers and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide occupational perspective to case formulations.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Nationally recognised core qualification i.e. OT

Professional qualification at first degree level

Job description

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their innovative Closer2Home service. This role involves providing intensive support to young people with mental health challenges, allowing them to remain in their homes. You will assess and deliver personalized interventions, working alongside a dedicated team. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adolescents and their families.