Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

Allied Health/Nursing; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Medforce Recruitment seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, person-centred care to adults with mental health needs in the community in Wicklow.

You will work with psychologists, social workers, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive assessments and intervention plans, with opportunities for supervision and leadership within the service.

Qualifications

• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience working with adults in mental health or related areas desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to adults with mental health needs.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based treatment plans to promote independence, recovery.
• Collaborate with the MDT, attend meetings, and contribute to care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with standards.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement, and audits.
• Senior OT: supervise junior staff and support leadership initiatives.

Education

CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist

Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

Medforce Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, person-centred care to adults with mental health needs in the community. You will work alongside psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive assessment and intervention plans. This is based in Wicklow and we will accept an experienced Staff Grade or Senior

Key Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist:

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and interventions to adults presenting with a range of mental health needs.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based treatment plans aimed at promoting independence, recovery, and meaningful engagement in daily life.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT, attending team meetings and contributing to care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and HSE standards.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.
• Senior OT: Provide supervision, guidance, and support to junior staff and students, and contribute to leadership within the service.

Requirements of Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience working with adults in mental health or a related area (placement or post-qualification experience accepted) is desirable.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a well-established HSE mental health service.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for CPD.
• Competitive salary aligned with HSE pay scales.

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