Occupational Therapist

My Psychology Ireland; Galway; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

My Psychology Ireland in Galway City is seeking a CORU-registered Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This permanent, part-time role starts with one day per week, with potential to increase, and includes school and home visits within a busy practice serving children, adolescents and adults.

You will work alongside psychologists on ADHD and Autism assessments, provide sensory processing and emotional regulation strategies, and deliver clear assessment reports with thorough

Qualifications

• CORU registration as Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification clinical experience
• Experience with children and/or adults including neurodivergent clients
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and clinical documentation skills
• Access to own transport for school and home visits
• Training/experience in ADHD, Autism and DCD assessments
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary assessments
• Training/experience in sensory processing and emotional regulation approaches
• Experience delivering school-based or home-based work

Responsibilities

• Carry out sensory, handwriting, coordination and daily living skills assessments for children and adults.
• Collaborate with psychologists on ADHD and Autism assessments.
• Offer emotional regulation strategies and practical, evidence-based support.
• Visit schools and homes to assess functioning and advise families and staff.
• Provide post-assessment support for neurodiversity assessments.
• Work closely with psychologists and the wider team to ensure joined-up care.
• Write clear, timely assessment reports and maintain clinical notes.

Skills

CORU registration

Clinical experience (2+ yrs)

Neurodivergent experience

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Transport for visits

ADHD & Autism assessments

DCD awareness

School/home-based work

Job description

My Psychology Ireland is a psychology practice based in Galway City, offering psychological therapy to children, adolescents and adults, both in person and online. Our practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and a compassionate, collaborative ethos. We are expanding our multidisciplinary team and are looking for a CORU-registered Occupational Therapist to join us.

About the Role

We are recruiting a permanent, part-time Occupational Therapist to work one day a week, with the potential for further hours as the service grows. You will work as part of our multidisciplinary team (MDT) of psychologists, supporting children and adults who present to the service. You will work alongside psychologists completing ADHD and Autism assessments.

• Hours: 8 hours, on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday (day to be confirmed), between 9am and 6pm
• Contract: Permanent, part-time, with a 6-month probation period
• Location: Galway City practice, plus school and home visits

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment: Carry out sensory assessments, handwriting assessments and assessments of co-ordination and daily living skills for children and adults.
• ADHD and Autism assessments: Work alongside psychologists completing ADHD and Autism assessments, contributing the Occupational Therapy perspective.
• Intervention: Offer emotional regulation strategies and practical, evidence-based support tailored to each client’s needs.
• School and home visits: Visit schools and homes to assess functioning in context and to advise families and school staff.
• Post-assessment support: Support children and adults after a neurodiversity assessment with anything an Occupational Therapist can help with.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our psychologists and the wider team so that care is joined up.
• Documentation: Write clear, timely assessment reports and keep thorough clinical notes.

What We’re Looking For

• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
• At least 2 years of post-qualification clinical experience
• Experience working with children and/or adults, including neurodivergent clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent communication and clinical documentation skills
• Access to your own transport for school and home visits
• Evidence of training in relevant assessments for ADHD, Autism and DCD
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary assessments
• Training or experience in sensory processing and emotional regulation approaches
• Experience delivering school-based or home-based work

Terms

• Hours: 8 hours per week, on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday (day to be confirmed)
• Pay: Dependent on experience, in line with Staff Grade OT pay scales
• Contract: Permanent, part-time, with a 6-month probation period
• Leave and sick pay: As per statutory entitlements, to be confirmed.
• Growth: Further hours may become available as demand grows

Why Join My Psychology Ireland?

• A meaningful mission: Join a team committed to accessible, neuro-affirming care for children and adults.
• A supportive culture: We are a small, values-led practice that prioritises clinical integrity, mutual respect and flexibility.
• A true MDT: Work alongside psychologists, with the chance to shape how Occupational Therapy fits into our service.
• Room to grow: Hours can increase as the service develops.