**Occupational Therapist Position**
We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team, providing specialized residential, respite, and day services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, chromosomal disorders, acquired brain injury, mental health difficulties, and challenging behaviors.
This is a maternity leave contract with the potential to extend to full-time permanent. The role involves working in a hybrid model with opportunities to work from home, in offices based in Littleisland, County Cork, and conducting assessments and interventions in Nua Healthcare Centres as required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of children and adults residing in Nua Healthcare, providing assessment, intervention, and evaluation of treatment programs across self-care, leisure, and productive occupations.
* Engage in interdisciplinary working with members of the clinical team, including consultant psychiatrists, behavior specialists, nurses, clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, social care workers, and assistant support workers.
* Complete environmental assessments to ensure individual environments are accessible to specific sensory and/or physical support requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Hold a Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a program of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
* Be registered with CORU or show proof of pending registration at application stage.
* Post-qualification work experience as an Occupational Therapist within disability services/mental health services.
Benefits:
* Company Pension
* Comprehensive Induction process
* Continuous Professional Development
* Fantastic development & career opportunities
* Lifelong Learning and Education Assistance
To be considered for this role, you will need to complete the application process on our careers page. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of individuals with complex needs, while also developing your skills and expertise as an Occupational Therapist.