Senior Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tipperary seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The role focuses on assessments and interventions for young people experiencing mental health difficulties. Responsibilities include developing intervention plans, participating in case reviews, and providing training to caregivers. Ideal candidates will have a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy, CORU registration, and a minimum of 3 years' experience in CAMHS or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years post-qualification experience in CAMHS or paediatric mental health.
• Experience with sensory processing or neurodevelopmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments focusing on sensory processing and daily living skills.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans.
• Provide education and support to parents/caregivers.
• Lead or support clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Occupational Therapy assessment

Emotional regulation

Sensory processing

Working in multidisciplinary teams

Education

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

The Senior Occupational Therapist (CAMHS) provides specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children and adolescents experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Nenagh. The role supports young people aged approximately 0–18 years to improve daily functioning, emotional regulation, participation in school, family life, and community engagement.

Responsibilities of Senior Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments focusing on Sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, daily living skills and school participation
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans.

• Participate in CAMHS case reviews and care planning meetings.
• Provide OT expertise to inform diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Provide education and support to parents/caregivers.
• Deliver training workshops where appropriate.

• Supervise staff grade occupational therapists and students.
• Contribute to service development within CAMHS Nenagh.
• Lead or support clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure best practice aligned with HSE policies and national CAMHS standards.

Requirements of Senior Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 3+ years post-qualification experience, with experience in:
  • CAMHS or paediatric mental health
  • Sensory processing or neurodevelopmental conditions
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

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