Senior Occupational Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive HSE-aligned pay rates

Ongoing professional development support

Valuable experience in a specialist mental health service

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist for their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service team in North Tipperary. This role offers a chance to provide vital therapeutic services to children facing mental health challenges, working with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have an Occupational Therapy qualification, CORU registration, and at least 3 years of experience, including mental health practice. Competitive pay and professional development support are included.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy and CORU registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, preferably in a senior role.
• Experience working in 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.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 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 skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Education

Qualification in Occupational Therapy

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

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