Job Title: Occupational Therapist (CAMHS)
Location: Mullingar, Westmeath
Contract type: 1 year contract,
Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scales
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Excel Healthcare is recruiting a Staff grade Occupational Therapist to join a CAMHS Multidisciplinary team in Mullingar. This is a 1 year specified purpose contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding, flexible, and impactful role in mental health.
Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to young people accessing CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). The successful candidate will support the development of functional, emotional, and social skills through individualised assessment and intervention, while working closely within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to children and adolescents presenting with a range of mental health conditions.
* Develop and deliver goal-based care plans in collaboration with service users, families, and the wider MDT.
* Support young people in areas such as emotional regulation, sensory processing, self-care, daily living skills, and participation in school and social activities.
* Participate in clinical team meetings, care planning, and case reviews.
* Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
* Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and reporting in line with CORU and HSE guidelines.
* Provide advice and education to families and carers, empowering them to support the young person's development.
* Carry out home and community visits where necessary.
To be successful in this role, you will:
* BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
* Hold full CORU registration.
* Postgraduate clinical experience in mental health is desirable.
* Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment.
* Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and collaborate well with others.
* Full clean drivers license.
What we offer:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to us by telephone or email.