Occupational Therapist - Low Secure Mental Health Service
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We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to work in our newly developed low secure mental health service. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with complex mental health needs and a strong commitment to recovery-oriented practice.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of our low secure mental health service. As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing occupational therapy assessments, interventions, and evaluations for individuals on your caseload.
* Clinical Management: Manage a caseload, carrying out assessment, evidenced based intervention and evaluation of treatment programmes for individuals presenting with complex mental health difficulties residing in a low secure mental health unit.
* Interdisciplinary Working: Engage in interdisciplinary working with members of the clinical team including but not limited to Consultant Psychiatrists, Behaviour Specialists, Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Care Workers and Assistance Support Workers to meet the person-centred needs of individuals on your caseload.
* Treatment Planning: Develop and facilitate individual and group therapy programmes within the mental health unit based on the identified occupational performance difficulties of individuals.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:
* Hold a Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
* Be registered with CORU or show proof of pending registration at application stage.
* Knowledge of the Judgement Support Framework and experience supporting compliance with same.
* Experience: Post-qualification work experience working in forensic mental health services.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career development and well-being, including:
* Continuous Professional Development Opportunities
* Collaborative Team Environment
* Comprehensive Induction Process
Others
We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment that promotes professional growth and development. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health needs, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.