Occupational Therapist – Acute Mental Health
Occupational Therapist – Adult Mental Health
Medforce are looking for an Occupational Therapist – Adult Mental Health for an inpatient facility in Westmeath, the purpose of this role will be to provide high-quality, recovery-focused Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to adults admitted to the in-patient mental health unit. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to enable service users to regain and develop skills for daily living, recovery, and community integration. This role is open for Staff and Senior grades
Requirements of Occupational Therapist – Adult Mental Health
- Carry out comprehensive OT assessments of occupational performance, function, and recovery needs.
- Plan and implement individualised treatment programmes using evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches.
- Facilitate both individual and group interventions (e.g., life skills, creative therapy, social skills, sensory regulation).
- Support service users in developing skills for self-care, productivity, leisure, and community living.
- Contribute to discharge planning, including community liaison, home assessments, and activity-based recovery planning.
- Maintain high professional standards in documentation, confidentiality, and record keeping.
- Provide specialist OT input to holistic treatment and recovery plans.
- Work collaboratively with service users, families/carers, and external agencies to support recovery.
Requirements of Occupational Therapist – Adult Mental Health
- Bachelor/Masters degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by CORU.
- CORU registration.
- Experience (clinical placement or post-qualification) in mental health or related area would be desirable.
- Experience in outcome measurement tools (e.g., MOHOST, COPM, OCAIRS).
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