Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Essex

<p></p> <p data-start="165" data-end="306"><strong data-start="165" data-end="191">Occupational Therapist</strong><br data-start="191" data-end="194"><strong data-start="194" data-end="207">Location:</strong> Essex<br data-start="244" data-end="247"><strong data-start="247" data-end="260">Contract:</strong> Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours per week)</p> <p data-start="308" data-end="627"><strong data-start="308" data-end="322">Our client</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong data-start="349" data-end="375">Occupational Therapist</strong> to join their mental health and rehabilitation services. The role involves providing person-centred OT interventions to support recovery, independence, and daily functioning for clients with a variety of mental health and neuro-rehabilitation needs.</p> <h3 data-start="629" data-end="654">Key Responsibilities:</h3> <ul data-start="655" data-end="1179"> <li data-start="655" data-end="746"> <p data-start="657" data-end="746">Conduct assessments of clients’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs</p> </li> <li data-start="747" data-end="819"> <p data-start="749" data-end="819">Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans</p> </li> <li data-start="820" data-end="954"> <p data-start="822" data-end="954">Deliver therapy through individual and group sessions using therapeutic exercises, sensory integration, and coping skills training</p> </li> <li data-start="955" data-end="1031"> <p data-start="957" data-end="1031">Recommend and provide adaptive equipment and environmental modifications</p> </li> <li data-start="1032" data-end="1103"> <p data-start="1034" data-end="1103">Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with caregivers</p> </li> <li data-start="1104" data-end="1179"> <p data-start="1106" data-end="1179">Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to care reviews</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1181" data-end="1198">Requirements:</h3> <ul data-start="1199" data-end="1496"> <li data-start="1199" data-end="1248"> <p data-start="1201" data-end="1248">BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy</p> </li> <li data-start="1249" data-end="1270"> <p data-start="1251" data-end="1270">HCPC registration</p> </li> <li data-start="1271" data-end="1361"> <p data-start="1273" data-end="1361">Experience in occupational therapy, ideally with mental health or neuro-rehabilitation</p> </li> <li data-start="1362" data-end="1432"> <p data-start="1364" data-end="1432">Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical reasoning skills</p> </li> <li data-start="1433" data-end="1496"> <p data-start="1435" data-end="1496">Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1498" data-end="1511">Benefits:</h3> <ul data-start="1512" data-end="1786"> <li data-start="1512" data-end="1534"> <p data-start="1514" data-end="1534">Competitive salary</p> </li> <li data-start="1535" data-end="1597"> <p data-start="1537" data-end="1597">25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave</p> </li> <li data-start="1598" data-end="1670"> <p data-start="1600" data-end="1670">Flexible benefits including healthcare, gym membership, IT equipment</p> </li> <li data-start="1671" data-end="1733"> <p data-start="1673" data-end="1733">Career development, training, and leadership opportunities</p> </li> <li data-start="1734" data-end="1786"> <p data-start="1736" data-end="1786">Supportive, recovery-focused working environment</p> </li> </ul> <p></p>