DNCC Occupational Therapist, Staff Grade Teiripeoir Gairme Camhs

The Occupational Therapist will work as part of a creative and recovery based occupational therapy department with an OT Manager, Clinical Specialist, Senior OTs and Staff Grade OTs across Dublin North City & County CAMHS. The CAMHS Service consists of 8 community teams, a day hospital and specialist Eating Disorder and ADHD teams.

The Occupational Therapist will work as part of a CAMHS Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). The OT will carry a varied caseload and will complete occupational therapy specific assessment & intervention looking at the impact of the young person’s moderate to severe mental health difficulty on their occupational performance. As part of the MDT, the OT will complete some generic mental health work, such as initial intake assessments. There are opportunities within the department for peer supervision and departmental learning. Effective communication skills (written & verbal) and good organisational skills will be important when working in this role and we invite applicants from motivated clinicians with an interest in mental health.

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy service to a designated clinical area(s) and will carry out clinical and educational duties as assigned by the Senior Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Manager.

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