HSE Dublin and North East is seeking a dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Adult and CAMHS Mental Health teams across Louth and Meath. This permanent full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in mental health services while advancing your career in Ireland’s public health system.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to provide specialist mental health services across adult and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the Dublin North East region. You will play a crucial role in delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions while leading clinical initiatives and supporting service development in Louth and Meath counties.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults and young people with mental health conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Lead clinical initiatives and contribute to service development within Adult and CAMHS Mental Health Services
- Supervise and mentor junior occupational therapy staff and students
- Participate in risk assessment and management procedures for complex mental health cases
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement
- Collaborate with community partners and agencies to ensure continuity of care
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Registration or eligibility for registration on the CORU Occupational Therapists Register
- Minimum three years full-time post-qualification clinical experience in occupational therapy
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability for mental health occupational therapy practice
- Strong clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in mental health services, particularly Adult or CAMHS settings
- Knowledge of Irish mental health legislation and HSE policies
- Experience in supervision, mentoring, or teaching roles
- Additional qualifications in mental health, psychology, or related fields
- Demonstrated leadership and service development experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary aligned with HSE Senior Occupational Therapist Grade 3301 scale
- Comprehensive pension scheme and health benefits
- Excellent professional development opportunities and continuing education support
- Opportunity to work across diverse mental health settings (Adult and CAMHS)
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Career progression opportunities within Ireland’s largest health service
- Work-life balance with permanent full-time contract security
Ready to Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in mental health occupational therapy while making a real difference in the lives of service users across Louth and Meath. The closing date for applications is 21st August 2025 at 5:00 PM.
For informal enquiries, contact Carol Cassidy, Occupational Therapist Manager in Charge, at [email protected] or 086 0297681.
