Mental Health Occupational Therapist

NW Cornerstone; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health service provider in Ireland is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Mental Health) to join their supportive team. This full-time role involves delivering a Housing First service to individuals with complex needs. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and implementing care plans using a trauma-informed approach. Candidates must have at least three years of post-qualification experience in Occupational Therapy, with two years specifically in Mental Health, and be CORU registered. Access to a car and a full driving license are required. This is an important role contributing to community well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years post Occupational Therapy Qualification experience.
• Two additional years in Mental Health Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to effectively carry out assessments and create care plans.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering Housing First service.
• Conduct cognitive and functional assessments.
• Support individuals in maintaining homes and community integration.

Skills

Cognitive assessments

Individualized care plans

Trauma informed approach

Community integration support

Education

Occupational Therapy Qualification

CORU Registration

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)

1 x Full Time Post, 37.5 hours per week

Role

To work as a part of a supportive, multi‑disciplinary team delivering a high‑quality Housing First service in the Northwest of Ireland. Housing First is a model of housing that provides housing with wrap‑around supports to those who are long‑term homeless and who have a history of complex trauma and rough sleeping. The Mental Health OT role will require carrying out cognitive and function assessments and creating and implementing individualised care plans. Using a trauma informed approach to work one to one with individuals in their homes and the wider community, in supporting them with maintaining their homes, community integration and emotional regulation.

Location

Northwest Housing First is delivered across the region of the Northwest of Ireland, covering Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.

Offices are based in Sligo town covering counties Sligo and Leitrim and Letterkenny town, covering county Donegal. Candidates can apply for either town as their primary base but would be required to carry out assessments regionally.

Preferred location will need to be stated upon application

The service is currently provided Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm. With the intention of the service being extended to Saturdays in the future. Saturdays will be worked on a staff rotational basis.

Successful applicants will:

Have a minimum of three years post Occupational Therapy Qualification experience

With an added two years post qualification in Mental Health Occupational Therapy

Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

To be CORU Registered

Have access to own car and a full driving licence.

Details of expectations to be found within the job description.

Short Listing will apply

For further information contact Lisa on 085 8768387 or [e-mail]

To apply for the position, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter stating your preferred location for the post, to:

[e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday the 26th of January at 2pm