Munster Technological University (MTU) has a well-earned reputation for being student centric our students matter and every student counts. Attached to the Office of the Vice President Academic Affairs & Registrar, Student Affairs is made up of professionals dedicated to supporting the academic and personal development of individuals attending MTU and thus enhancing the student experience. MTU is seeking to recruit an individual for the role of Occupational Therapist within the Student Affairs team. This exciting role will place the successful applicant working alongside their colleagues in the Student Counselling, Access and Medical Services across all campuses of MTU, in both Cork and Kerry. The Occupational Therapist will report into the Head of Student Counselling at MTU Cork and the role will focus specifically on supporting the mental health needs of our students, enabling them to succeed both academically and personally. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Student Counselling in MTU Cork but will engage heavily with colleagues in the Access and Medical Services. This exciting role will see the Occupational Therapist contributing across all campuses of MTU, in both Cork and Kerry. Duties and Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: To deliver high quality needs assessments and risk assessments for students who are referred by assigned MTU departments/services (Student Counselling, Access & Medical Services), including delivering appropriate recommendations for relevant support. To work with individual students to identify appropriate personal and academic strategies to enable them to participate in their study activities. To appropriately refer students for supports services, resources and funding offered by MTU, namely counselling, access, exams, assistive technology, student assistance fund etc. To respond to post needs assessment queries as appropriate in a timescale. To assist in the delivery and development of pre-entry, entry and post entry initiatives e.g. Orientations To keep up to date with developments in disability support and enabling technology and strategies. To manage a caseload of students who have been referred for Occupational Therapy support. To operate within the scope of the Association of Occupational Therapists Ireland (AOTI) or other relevant body and in accordance with the established policies and procedures within MTU. To design and deliver workshops, groups, online resources etc. for students to assist them in developing skills required to succeed in college. To hold comprehensive knowledge of mental health difficulties and disabilities and their effects in education. To have knowledge of the range of reasonable accommodations available and the appropriate use of such accommodations, as well as relevant legislation and its implementation. To support the university, within the boundaries of the role, to meet the requirements for mental health promotion and intervention as outlined in the HEA National Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Framework (2020). To engage in ongoing clinical supervision in accordance with ethical practice. Qualification Requirements for the position: Essential: A primary degree and/or recognised validated qualification in Occupational Therapy at a similar level. Registration with CORU, the Health and Social Care Professionals Council. 3 years satisfactory post qualification experience. Satisfactory experience in mental health occupational therapy practice, including mental health intervention and experience of mental health crises management. A minimum of 3 years experience in a third-level environment. Competency in IT applications - proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive and Excel, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent and proven organisational skills with a high attention to detail in managing diverse and demanding workload. Ability to work effectively with and collaborate with key stakeholders. The willingness to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, agencies, and sectors Important Notes: a. Screening and short-listing only takes place on the basis of information submitted on the application. In addition to the minimum criteria, it may be necessary to introduce further shortlisting criteria. Candidates should note that they may be called for more than one interview. b. Please ensure that full information is given on qualifications and that the information is accurate and corresponds to the original transcript of qualifications. c. Please ensure that those you nominate as referees are contacted by you and will be able to supply a reference without delay if requested. d. The University regrets that it cannot pay expenses for candidates attending interviews for this post or for taking up the position, if appointed. e. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. f. Appointments will be subject to Garda vetting. Application Process: Applications by MTU eRecruitment system only. Applications will not be accepted in any other format. Please log on for further details and to apply for this position. The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 1.00 pm on Monday, 14 July 2025. Munster Technological University is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Registration with CORU 3 yrs post qualification experience Min 3yrs experience in third level environment