Job Tag: mental health

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)

Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Community Mental Health)

Location: Longford

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

Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale

Excel Healthcare is delighted to partner with a Community Adult Mental Health Team in Longford, seeking a CORU-registered Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated and compassionate team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a person-centred, recovery-focused service, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs to build independence, resilience, and improved quality of life within their community.

About the Role

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions and supporting service users on their recovery journey.

If you’re a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career, I’d love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Hold full CORU registration
  • Post grad experience working in adult mental health, preferably.
  • Have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team (highly desirable)
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
  • IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
  • Car owner, full drivers license.

If you are an 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 00353 89-9455139

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (mental health)

Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Mental Health
Location: Tallaght, Dublin (Approved Mental Health Unit)
Contract Type: Full-time agency role, long-term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE-aligned Staff Grade Occupational Therapist pay scale

Approved Mental Health Unit, Full-Time Opportunity

Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with an Approved Mental Health Unit in Tallaght to recruit a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist for a full-time, long-term agency role. You’ll join a highly experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT), where collaboration, development, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything.

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist you will:

  • Deliver person-centred assessments and interventions in an acute/rehab mental health setting
  • Support service users to build independence, routine, and meaningful engagement
  • Facilitate both individual and group therapeutic programmes
  • Work collaboratively with Psychiatry, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues
  • Play a key role in care planning, discharge, and recovery pathways

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out occupational therapy assessments addressing functional ability, daily living skills, cognition, and social participation.
  • Plan and deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented interventions aligned with service user goals.
  • Support service users to develop and maintain independent living skills, routines, and meaningful occupations.
  • Contribute to group and individual therapeutic programmes within the unit.
  • Work closely with Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues to ensure holistic care planning.
  • Participate in discharge planning and transition supports where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards.

Essential Requirements:

  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (or pending confirmation).
  • Interest in or experience working in mental health settings.
  • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
  • A person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care.

What’s on Offer:

  • Salary in line with HSE Staff Grade OT pay scales.
  • Full-time, long-term agency position with strong potential for continuity.
  • Highly supportive MDT and OT department.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an approved mental health unit.
  • Ongoing support from both on-site clinical leads and the agency team

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)

Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Adult Mental Health)

Location: Longford

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

Excel Healthcare is delighted to partner with a Community Adult Mental Health Team in Longford, seeking a CORU-registered Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated and compassionate team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a person-centred, recovery-focused service, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs to build independence, resilience, and improved quality of life within their community.

About the Role

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions and supporting service users on their recovery journey.

If you’re a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career, I’d love to hear from you.

Primary Duties:

  • Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s)
  • Be responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes for service users according to service standards
  • Participate in the integrated discharge planning process in line with the HSE Code of Practice
  • Be responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated service area(s) by supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and team working in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager
  • In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager lead service planning by anticipating the changing needs of the service and service users
  • Foster and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, front line managers, and other healthcare personnel in the team
  • Ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries are in accordance with local service and professional standards
  • Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / intervention programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy
  • Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members
  • Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as designated by the Occupational Therapist Manager
  • Ensure that staff in the designated service area(s) arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner, within settings appropriate to service user’s needs, and in line with local policy/guidelines.

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Hold full CORU registration
  • Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in mental health
  • One year experience working in adult mental health, preferably.
  • Have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team (highly desirable)
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
  • IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
  • Car owner, full drivers license.

If you are an 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 00353 89-9455139

Senior grade Psychologist (CAMHS)

Job Title: Senior Psychologist, CAMHS
Location: Ballyfermot
Contract Type: Full time, agency contract
Start Date: September
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Psychologist for an agency contract based in Linn Dara Approved Centre, Cherry Orchard, commencing in August.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an acute approved centre setting, supporting young people with complex mental health presentations as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team.

The role is an agency contract, with an anticipated start date of September. Previous experience in acute settings and/or working with eating disorders would be highly desirable.

Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within Linn Dara Approved Centre, supporting young people who require specialist mental health care within an acute setting.

You will bring sound clinical judgement, strong assessment and formulation skills, and the ability to work confidently within a busy multidisciplinary environment. A compassionate, calm, and practical approach will be essential in supporting young people with complex presentations.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Psychologist will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic input to young people attending Linn Dara Approved Centre. The role will involve close multidisciplinary working, consultation, risk-informed clinical input, and contribution to care planning within an acute approved centre environment.

This role would particularly suit a Senior Psychologist with experience in acute mental health settings and an interest or background in eating disorder presentations.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
  • Eligibility for professional registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland or relevant professional body.
  • Ideally, at least 2 years’ experience at staff grade level.
  • Experience working within acute mental health settings is desirable.
  • Experience working with eating disorder presentations is desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise professionally with young people, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.

What to expect:

  • Agency contract commencing in August.
  • Opportunity to work within a Specialist Approved Setting.
  • Exposure to a specialist child and adolescent mental health approved centre setting.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
  • HSE aligned pay rates, dependent on experience.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139

Senior grade Psychologist (CAMHS)

Job Title: Senior Psychologist, CAMHS
Location: Ballyfermot
Contract Type: Full time, agency contract
Start Date: September
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Psychologist for an agency contract based in Linn Dara Approved Centre, Cherry Orchard, commencing in August.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an acute approved centre setting, supporting young people with complex mental health presentations as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team.

The role is an agency contract, with an anticipated start date of September. Previous experience in acute settings and/or working with eating disorders would be highly desirable.

Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within Linn Dara Approved Centre, supporting young people who require specialist mental health care within an acute setting.

You will bring sound clinical judgement, strong assessment and formulation skills, and the ability to work confidently within a busy multidisciplinary environment. A compassionate, calm, and practical approach will be essential in supporting young people with complex presentations.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Psychologist will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic input to young people attending Linn Dara Approved Centre. The role will involve close multidisciplinary working, consultation, risk-informed clinical input, and contribution to care planning within an acute approved centre environment.

This role would particularly suit a Senior Psychologist with experience in acute mental health settings and an interest or background in eating disorder presentations.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
  • Eligibility for professional registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland or relevant professional body.
  • Ideally, at least 2 years’ experience at staff grade level.
  • Experience working within acute mental health settings is desirable.
  • Experience working with eating disorder presentations is desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise professionally with young people, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.

What to expect:

  • Agency contract commencing in August.
  • Opportunity to work within a Specialist Approved Setting.
  • Exposure to a specialist child and adolescent mental health approved centre setting.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
  • HSE aligned pay rates, dependent on experience.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139

Specialist Support Worker

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Specialist Support Worker servicing the Greater Belfast area on a permanent full-time basis, with a starting salary of £27,094 along with comprehensive staff benefits on offer.

The Client:

  • Driven by compassion, dignity and the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to belong, their work is rooted in hope, respect and empowerment – walking alongside people through their toughest moments and helping them rebuild brighter futures.
  • Together, they create change that lasts. Collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement shapes everything they do, working alongside individuals, communities and partner agencies to prevent homelessness, reduce harm and promote long‑term wellbeing.

The Job:

  • As a Specialist Support Worker in the Housing First for Youth team, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged 16-21 who are Looked After Children.
  • You will provide tailored, 24/7 support to a small group, helping them achieve safety and stability in their homes while building their resilience.
  • Working collaboratively with Social Services and Mental Health Professionals, you’ll deliver flexible and diverse interventions, assisting them through challenges such as mental health issues, substance use, and concerns about safety.

If you’re passionate about empowering young people and fostering their growth, this position is perfect for you!

The Person:

  • Experience supporting Looked After Children, homeless individuals or vulnerable adults to set goals and work through person‑centred plans.
  • Experience in fast‑paced environments involving mental health, substance use, young people’s services or independent living support.
  • Fully flexible to cover a shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends and unsocial hours.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence using Microsoft Office.
  • Full current driving licence, or alternative transport arrangements if disability prevents driving.
  • NISCC registration (or willingness to register before employment) and ability to undergo Access NI checks.
  • Must be willing to obtain business insurance for the purposes of work transport.

For you:

  • £27,094 per year.
  • Private Health Cover.
  • Paid Overtime.
  • Health Shield Benefit.
  • Death in Service Benefit.
  • Accredited Training.

For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.

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Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (mental health)

Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Mental Health
Location: Tallaght, Dublin (Approved Mental Health Unit)
Contract Type: Full-time agency role, long-term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE-aligned Staff Grade Occupational Therapist pay scale

Approved Mental Health Unit, Full-Time Opportunity

Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with an Approved Mental Health Unit in Tallaght to recruit a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist for a full-time, long-term agency role. You’ll join a highly experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT), where collaboration, development, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything.

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist you will:

  • Deliver person-centred assessments and interventions in an acute/rehab mental health setting
  • Support service users to build independence, routine, and meaningful engagement
  • Facilitate both individual and group therapeutic programmes
  • Work collaboratively with Psychiatry, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues
  • Play a key role in care planning, discharge, and recovery pathways

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out occupational therapy assessments addressing functional ability, daily living skills, cognition, and social participation.
  • Plan and deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented interventions aligned with service user goals.
  • Support service users to develop and maintain independent living skills, routines, and meaningful occupations.
  • Contribute to group and individual therapeutic programmes within the unit.
  • Work closely with Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues to ensure holistic care planning.
  • Participate in discharge planning and transition supports where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards.

Essential Requirements:

  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (or pending confirmation).
  • Interest in or experience working in mental health settings.
  • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
  • A person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care.

What’s on Offer:

  • Salary in line with HSE Staff Grade OT pay scales.
  • Full-time, long-term agency position with strong potential for continuity.
  • Highly supportive MDT and OT department.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an approved mental health unit.
  • Ongoing support from both on-site clinical leads and the agency team

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.

Senior grade Psychologist (CAMHS)

Job Title: Senior Psychologist, CAMHS
Location: Ballyfermot
Contract Type: Full time, agency contract
Start Date: September
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Psychologist for an agency contract based in Linn Dara Approved Centre, Cherry Orchard, commencing in August.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an acute approved centre setting, supporting young people with complex mental health presentations as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team.

The role is an agency contract, with an anticipated start date of September. Previous experience in acute settings and/or working with eating disorders would be highly desirable.

Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within Linn Dara Approved Centre, supporting young people who require specialist mental health care within an acute setting.

You will bring sound clinical judgement, strong assessment and formulation skills, and the ability to work confidently within a busy multidisciplinary environment. A compassionate, calm, and practical approach will be essential in supporting young people with complex presentations.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Psychologist will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic input to young people attending Linn Dara Approved Centre. The role will involve close multidisciplinary working, consultation, risk-informed clinical input, and contribution to care planning within an acute approved centre environment.

This role would particularly suit a Senior Psychologist with experience in acute mental health settings and an interest or background in eating disorder presentations.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
  • Eligibility for professional registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland or relevant professional body.
  • Ideally, at least 2 years’ experience at staff grade level.
  • Experience working within acute mental health settings is desirable.
  • Experience working with eating disorder presentations is desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise professionally with young people, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.

What to expect:

  • Agency contract commencing in August.
  • Opportunity to work within a Specialist Approved Setting.
  • Exposure to a specialist child and adolescent mental health approved centre setting.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
  • HSE aligned pay rates, dependent on experience.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)

Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Adult Mental Health)

Location: Longford

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

Excel Healthcare is delighted to partner with a Community Adult Mental Health Team in Longford, seeking a CORU-registered Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated and compassionate team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a person-centred, recovery-focused service, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs to build independence, resilience, and improved quality of life within their community.

About the Role

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions and supporting service users on their recovery journey.

If you’re a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career, I’d love to hear from you.

Primary Duties:

  • Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s)
  • Be responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes for service users according to service standards
  • Participate in the integrated discharge planning process in line with the HSE Code of Practice
  • Be responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated service area(s) by supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and team working in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager
  • In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager lead service planning by anticipating the changing needs of the service and service users
  • Foster and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, front line managers, and other healthcare personnel in the team
  • Ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries are in accordance with local service and professional standards
  • Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / intervention programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy
  • Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members
  • Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as designated by the Occupational Therapist Manager
  • Ensure that staff in the designated service area(s) arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner, within settings appropriate to service user’s needs, and in line with local policy/guidelines.

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Hold full CORU registration
  • Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in mental health
  • One year experience working in adult mental health, preferably.
  • Have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team (highly desirable)
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
  • IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
  • Car owner, full drivers license.

If you are an 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 00353 89-9455139

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (mental health)

Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Mental Health
Location: Tallaght, Dublin (Approved Mental Health Unit)
Contract Type: Full-time agency role, long-term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE-aligned Staff Grade Occupational Therapist pay scale

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join an approved mental health unit based in Tallaght. This is a full-time, long-term agency opportunity within a welcoming and multidisciplinary clinical environment where professional support and development are strongly prioritised.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with an interest in mental health to develop their skills within a structured, recovery-focused service, working closely with experienced colleagues across the MDT.

The Role

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will deliver client-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users within an acute and/or rehabilitation mental health setting. You will be supported by Senior Occupational Therapists and work collaboratively as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out occupational therapy assessments addressing functional ability, daily living skills, cognition, and social participation.
  • Plan and deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented interventions aligned with service user goals.
  • Support service users to develop and maintain independent living skills, routines, and meaningful occupations.
  • Contribute to group and individual therapeutic programmes within the unit.
  • Work closely with Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues to ensure holistic care planning.
  • Participate in discharge planning and transition supports where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards.

Essential Requirements

  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (or pending confirmation).
  • Interest in or experience working in mental health settings.
  • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
  • A person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary in line with HSE Staff Grade OT pay scales.
  • Full-time, long-term agency position with strong potential for continuity.
  • Highly supportive MDT and OT department.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an approved mental health unit.
  • Ongoing support from both on-site clinical leads and the agency team

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.