Lead Occupational Therapist – Adult Acute Mental Health and CAMHS
* Posted on 7th October 2024
* Potters Bar
* £45,000 per annum
Job Title: Lead Occupational Therapist – Adult Acute Mental Health and CAMHS
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days)
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career?
Overview:
Compass Associates is currently seeking a dedicated Lead Occupational Therapist to join a leading mental health service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team that provides care for adults and adolescents facing acute mental health challenges. Our client operates a comprehensive mental health facility consisting of adult acute wards and CAMHS low secure wards.
Role Responsibilities:
* Using evidence-based, patient-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
* Overseeing the implementation of individual treatment plans, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among the Occupational Therapy team.
* Acting as an internal care coordinator for families, particularly for complex CAMHS cases.
* Providing individual and group interventions, focusing on developing living skills and rehabilitation opportunities.
* Responding to referrals promptly and prioritising patient needs to deliver appropriate interventions.
What We’re Looking For:
* A qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
* A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, with substantial experience in mental health settings, preferably with both CAMHS and adult experience.
* Proven experience in inpatient work and the ability to adapt interventions to meet the needs of service users with complex backgrounds.
To apply, or for more information and an informal discussion about this post please contact Georgia Arnold at 02393 877 357 or email garnold@compassltd.co.uk.
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