Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist -Young Adult Mental Health

Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Contract type: 1 year contract, Full Time 35 hours per week

Salary: HSE Pay Scale Applies, depending on experience.

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join a progressive Young Adult Mental Health Team based in Portlaoise.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is eager to contribute to a collaborative and innovative mental health service that puts young people at the centre of their care.

You'll work alongside a dynamic team of professionals, offering therapeutic input to young adults navigating complex mental health challenges. This role will allow you to apply your clinical expertise across a variety of interventions, while gaining valuable experience in a specialised mental health setting.

Whether you're a newly qualified Occupational Therapist ready to build on your student placement experience or a more experienced therapist seeking a role where your input is valued - this is your chance to grow professionally, make a difference, and be part of something meaningful.

Role:

• Help young adults regain independence and improve their quality of life.
• You will work in a supportive team
• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with experienced mental health professionals.
• You will develop your skills and gain hands on experience in evidence-based mental health interventions and occupational therapy assessments.
• You will have an excellent work life balance.
• You will have with structured support and supervision.

Primary Duties:

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments to evaluate how young people's mental health conditions impact their daily lives.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans to support independent living, education, and social participation.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers.
• Actively participate in care planning, goal setting, and discharge planning for service users.
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions focused on enhancing functional skills, coping strategies, and overall well-being.
• Support service users in building confidence, managing daily activities, and reintegrating into community life.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with best practices and regulatory standards.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Hold full CORU registration
• Ability to work with individuals/groups within a supportive environment.
• Passion for working with young adults in mental health settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team and with service users.
• Ability to deliver therapeutic interventions in both individual and group settings.
• Previous experience in Mental Health or Young Adult Services is desirable but not essential.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to join a friendly, supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone Apply

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