Reference: SOTC4685
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Occupational Therapist – Senior (3301)
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Location: Louth, HSE Dublin and North East
Focus Keyword: Senior Occupational Therapist CAMHS Louth
Job Overview
The HSE Dublin and North East is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist CAMHS Louth to join Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in County Louth. This permanent wholetime opportunity offers the chance to work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
This role provides a meaningful opportunity to deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions within CAMHS while contributing to service development across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions to children and adolescents within CAMHS.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.
- Support children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
- Engage with families, carers, schools, and relevant agencies to support holistic care planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE standards and professional guidelines.
- Contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement activities.
- Provide supervision and support to junior staff and students where appropriate.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by CORU.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist.
- Significant post-qualification experience, including experience working in CAMHS or a similar setting.
- Experience supporting children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
- Strong assessment, intervention, and case management skills.
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the HSE Senior Occupational Therapist (Grade 3301) scale in accordance with February 2026 public sector pay adjustments.
- Permanent wholetime position (37 hours per week).
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in County Louth within the HSE Dublin and North East health region, covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan. The successful candidate will work within Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), delivering specialist supports to children and adolescents across the area.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering community and hospital services nationwide.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
- Apply online: https://careers-hsedne.icims.com/jobs/4685/job
- Informal enquiries: Michelle Darcy, Occupational Therapist Manager in Charge 111, Dublin North East Adult & CAMHS Mental Health
- Email: Michelle.Darcy@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 14 April 2026 at 5:00 PM
