Senior Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

Allied Health/Nursing; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Linn Dara CAMHS in Dublin is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based OT services to adolescents in an inpatient CAMHS setting. You will contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, interventions, and discharge planning to support complex mental health needs.

The role involves leading care planning with young people and families, facilitating groups, and supervising junior staff while staying current with best practice and audits.

Formación

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by CORU.
• Registration with CORU (or eligible for registration).
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
• Experience in mental health and/or CAMHS preferred.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to adolescents with acute mental health needs.
• Develop individualised, recovery-oriented care plans with young people and families.
• Facilitate groups focusing on emotional regulation, life skills, sensory modulation and social participation.
• Provide risk assessment and management within the inpatient setting.
• Contribute to discharge planning and continuity of care with community CAMHS.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with standards.

Conocimientos

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organisation

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Senior Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service to young people admitted to the Linn Dara inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The post holder will play a key role in multidisciplinary assessment, intervention, and discharge planning, supporting young people with complex mental health needs to achieve optimal occupational functioning and recovery. This role is based in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot and I may also be able to consider an experienced Staff grade.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to adolescents presenting with acute and complex mental health difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualised, recovery-oriented care plans in collaboration with young people, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups focusing on areas such as emotional regulation, life skills, sensory modulation, and social participation.
• Provide risk assessment and management within the inpatient setting.
• Contribute to discharge planning and continuity of care with community CAMHS teams and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.

• Support the development and delivery of occupational therapy services within the unit.
• Contribute to service planning, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and support junior staff, students, and therapy assistants as required.
• Act as a resource for occupational therapy practice within CAMHS.

• Provide education and training to staff, families, and external stakeholders on occupational therapy approaches in mental health.
• Engage in continuous professional development and maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Participate in audit, research, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Requirements of Senior Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by CORU.
• Registration with CORU (or eligible for registration).
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, including experience in mental health and/or CAMHS.
• Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Experience in inpatient or acute mental health settings.
• Training in therapeutic approaches relevant to CAMHS (e.g. DBT-informed skills, sensory integration, CBT-informed interventions).
• Experience in supervision and/or service development.

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