Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to support adults with mental health difficulties in our Community Adult Mental Health Team.

The successful candidate will maintain and build on a strong OT presence, focusing on preventative and recovery-focused interventions. You will support clients in exploring or re-engaging with meaningful occupations, promoting recovery, enhancing occupational performance, and supporting individuals to live independently and meaningfully in their communities.

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with varying mental health presentations, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
• Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify functional needs and inform care planning.
• Design and deliver individual and group-based interventions focused on improving daily living skills, community participation, vocational goals, and social engagement.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop recovery-focused care plans tailored to each service user.
• Participate in discharge planning, transition support, and liaison with primary care, community supports, and family/carers.
• Supervise and support the professional development of junior Occupational Therapists or students as required.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation, in line with HSE standards and occupational therapy best practice.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, including the development of protocols, audits, and outcome measurement.
• Promote mental health awareness and advocate for occupational therapy within the wider community and MDT.

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
• CORU Registration (essential)
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, with at least 1 year in adult mental health.
• Experience delivering occupational therapy in the Community.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing a diverse caseload.
• Full driver's licence and access to own transport (essential).