Senior Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Occupational Therapist preferable with CAMHS experience. Able to complete OT assessment and create treatment plans. Sensory Integration Training desirable. Knowledge and experience of working with DBT. Experience of working with people experiencing mental health issues. We strive to create excellent opportunities for a great work-life balance. Location: Essex Band: 6 Hours of work: 37.5 Hours/ week ) 09:00-17:00 Start: ASAP - Minimum 8 weeks Shift pattern: Monday to Friday Payrate: 25£/hr ROLE SUMMARY: The successful applicant will contribute to the comprehensive assessment and treatment of service users in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). You will provide effective, tailored, evidence based occupational therapy to service users who are between 11-18 years of age, using goal setting and interventions focused on re-engagement in self-care, productivity and leisure activities, and promoting health, wellbeing and independence. You will be expected to identify and use relevant occupational therapy standardised assessments and outcomes. You will also exchange complex sensitive information with service users and assess their response to activities in accordance with agreed models of practice. You will also provide occupational therapy advice to other disciplines. ​ Duties & Responsibilities * To undertake occupational therapy assessments for all young people who are under the care of Po...