Senior Occupational Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive HSE-aligned salary

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Bonus for referrals

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Limerick is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team. The role involves delivering assessments and interventions to support children with mental health needs and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, CORU registration, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in mental health, ideally within CAMHS or with children and adolescents.
• Full driver’s licence and access to own transport.
• Experience in mental health CAMHS or children and adolescents is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop, implement, and review individualised intervention plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or MSc in Occupational Therapy

CORU registration

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist

We are currently recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team based in Rosbrien, Limerick. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-established multidisciplinary team supporting children and adolescents with a range of mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist

• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people within CAMHS
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and other allied health professionals
• Develop, implement, and review individualised intervention plans
• Support service users in areas such as emotional regulation, daily living skills, and social participation
• Engage with families, carers, schools, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in line with professional standards

Requirements for the Senior Occupational Therapist

• Degree or MSc in Occupational Therapy
• CORU registration essential
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, with relevant senior experience preferred
• Experience working in mental health, ideally within CAMHS or with children and adolescents
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
• Full driver’s licence and access to own transport

Desirable

• Experience delivering group interventions
• Training in sensory integration or CBT-informed approaches
• Previous experience within the HSE or similar setting

What’s on Offer

• Competitive HSE-aligned salary
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist CAMHS setting
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

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