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Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Mental health)

Job Title: Staff grade Occupational Therapist, Community Mental Health
Location: Tallaght, Ballyfermot, Crumlin, and Clondalkin, Dublin
Contract Type: 6 -12 month agency contract (Full-Time, 35 hours per week) – Likely to be extended
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales for a Staff grade Occupational Therapist

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Staff grade Occupational Therapist on behalf of a HSE Community Mental Health team, who provide vital services to a population of over 300,000 people across four Community Mental Health Teams located in Tallaght, Ballyfermot, Crumlin, and Clondalkin.

These expert teams deliver a range of specialist and recovery-focused services, including:

Adult ADHD Team
Eating Disorders Team
Rehabilitation Team
Specialist Psychosis Unit
General Adult Community Mental Health Teams

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team, delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and review of treatment / intervention programmes for service users according to service standards.
Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.
Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / intervention planning and in the provision of support and advice.
Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate
Document all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries 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.
Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as designated by Senior Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Manager.
Maintain quality standards of practice and participate in quality assurance and clinical audit as appropriate.
Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.

Essential Requirements:

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
Full CORU registration
Previous experience working in mental health (desirable)
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
A collaborative, recovery oriented, and person centred approach.
Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
HSE mandatory training (or willingness to complete before starting).

Next steps:

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

Staff Grade Social Worker (Community Mental Health)

Position: Qualified Social Worker

Service: HSE Community Mental Health Services

Location: Wicklow Town or Bray, Co. Wicklow, & inpatient unit in Newcastle Hospital
Contract Type: Agency, 9 month contract
Working Hours: Full-time, Mon- Fri (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a Qualified Social Worker ready to work across community and inpatient mental health settings?

Do you have experience supporting adults through complex challenges while being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team?
Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a HSE Community Mental Health Team in Co. Wicklow to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for a 9 month agency contract.

This role can be based in Wicklow Town or Bray and also includes the inpatient units in Newcastle Hospital. It is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established mental health team.

Summary:

Opportunity to gain highly valuable experience in both community and inpatient adult mental health settings
Join a respected HSE service where multidisciplinary teamwork and professional input are genuinely valued
Build your experience in complex case work, psychosocial assessment, care planning, and recovery-focused practice
Enjoy variety in your week, with exposure to different service users, settings, and clinical presentations
Make a meaningful difference in a service that supports adults and their families through some of life’s most challenging moments.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision Making Act).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
Full clean driving licence and access to own car
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 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 (Adult Mental Health)

Location: Longford

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

About the Role

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 Occupational Therapist (Adult mental health)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Community Adult Mental Health
Location: Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Contract Type: 1-Year Contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale for Senior Occupational Therapist

Are you a Senior Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your mental health career in Tullamore?

Do you want a community-based Senior OT role where you can work autonomously, influence recovery outcomes, and be part of a fully staffed multidisciplinary team?

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a supportive Community Adult Mental Health Team in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. This is an exciting opportunity for a CORU-registered Occupational Therapist to step into a rewarding senior role within a recovery-focused community service.

It is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist with community and adult mental health experience who is looking for meaningful work, strong team support, and the chance to make a real impact in people’s lives.

Job Purpose:

You will maintain and build on a strong OT presence previously established in the team. As well as focus on preventative, recovery-focused interventions for people living with mental health difficulties in the community. You will support clients in exploring or re-engaging with meaningful occupations.

The role focuses on promoting recovery, enhancing occupational performance, and supporting individuals to live independently and meaningfully in their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a complex caseload of adults with varying mental health presentations, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify functional needs and inform care planning.
Design and deliver individual and group-based interventions focused on improving daily living skills, community participation, vocational goals, and social engagement.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop recovery-focused care plans tailored to each service user.
Participate in discharge planning, transition support, and liaison with primary care, community supports, and family/carers.
Supervise and support the professional development of junior Occupational Therapists or students as required.
Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation, in line with HSE standards and occupational therapy best practice.
Contribute to service improvement initiatives, including the development of protocols, audits, and outcome measurement.
Promote mental health awareness and advocate for occupational therapy within the wider community and MDT.

Essential Requirements:

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
CORU Registration (essential)
Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, with at least 1 year in adult mental health.
Experience delivering occupational therapy in the Community.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing a diverse caseload
Full driver’s licence and access to own transport (essential)

Benefits:

Competitive salary in line with HSE pay scales
Monday- Friday 35 hour working week.
A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment
Regular CPD and supervision
An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development and innovation in community mental health.

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

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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.

About the Role

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