Senior Occupational Therapist

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE pay rates

Professional development

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for a CAMHS team in North Tipperary, based in Roscrea and Nenagh. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting to support children and young people with mental health needs.

The role requires CORU registration, a qualification in Occupational Therapy, and at least 3 years post-qualification experience, with senior experience preferred. A full driver's licence and transport are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with CORU registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, with senior level preferred.
• Experience in mental health, CAMHS or with children and adolescents.
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• Full driver's licence and access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to children and adolescents within CAMHS.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, psychology, social work, and nursing.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Support service users in developing skills for daily living, emotional regulation, and social participation.
• Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team in North Tipperary, based in Roscrea and Nenagh. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to children and adolescents within CAMHS
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, psychology, social work, and nursing
• Develop and implement individualised care plans
• Support service users in developing skills for daily living, emotional regulation, and social participation
• Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic care
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards

Requirements for the Senior Occupational Therapist

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy and CORU registration
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, with at least 1 year at senior level preferred
• Experience working in mental health, ideally within CAMHS or with children and adolescents
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• Full driver's licence and access to own transport

Desirable

• Experience in sensory integration, CBT-informed approaches, or group work
• Previous HSE or similar public health service experience

What's on Offer

• Competitive HSE-aligned pay rates
• Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary CAMHS team
• Valuable experience within a specialist mental health service
• Ongoing professional development support