Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

Medforce; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive MDT

Competitive salary aligned with HSE

Job summary

Medforce Recruitment is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred care to adults with mental health needs in the community, based in Wicklow.

You will collaborate with psychologists, social workers, nurses and other allied health professionals to deliver assessments and intervention plans, supporting service development and quality improvement within a well-established HSE mental health service.

Qualifications

• CORU registration and recognised Occupational Therapy qualification are required.
• Experience working with adults in mental health or related areas is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to a car are required.
• Placement or post-qualification experience in mental health is acceptable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mental health experience

Team collaboration

Education

CORU registration as OT

Qualified Occupational Therapist

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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