Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Adult ADHD) Location: Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Contract Type: One year agency contract likely to be extended or become permanent Hours : Full-Time, 35 hours per week) Salary: HSE-Aligned Pay Scales for a Senior Occupational Therapist Excel Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a leading HSE Community Mental Health service to recruit a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the launch of its brand new Adult ADHD Team in Clondalkin.
This is an exceptional and exciting time to join a new service.
This position offers the rare chance to influence clinical pathways, establish group programs, and truly shape the culture of a new specialist team.
Role Purpose The successful Occupational Therapist will provide expert assessment and evidence-based intervention as a core member of the new multidisciplinary Adult ADHD Team.
Key responsibilities will involve specialising in functional difficulties related to ADHD (e.g., executive functioning, vocational/educational support, organisational skills, and routines).
You will be expected to utilise your clinical leadership skills to: Lead the development and implementation of specialised OT interventions and group programmes for the Adult ADHD client group.
Establish best practice guidelines for the Occupational Therapy contribution to the new service.
Supervise and mentor junior staff and/or Occupational Therapy Assistants as the service expands.
Manage a defined specialist caseload, ensuring high-quality, recovery-oriented care.
Collaborate closely with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and other allied professionals within a dynamic, supportive team environment.
Essential Requirements BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (or pending confirmation).
Previous experience in Mental Health, with a strong interest in neurodiversity and ADHD.
Demonstrable clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
A recovery-oriented, person-centred, and collaborative approach to care.
Next Steps For a confidential discussion about this unique opportunity to join a new service, please reach out to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone: ****************