Senior Occupational Therapist

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

Contact Us:

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie

If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!

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