Occupational Therapist -Adult ADHD

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  • Southside Dublin Clondalkin, Co Dublin
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Adult ADHD)Location: Clondalkin, Dublin 22Contract Type: One year agency contract likely to be extended or become permanentHours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week)Salary: HSE-Aligned Pay Scales for a Senior Occupational TherapistExcel Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a leading HSE Community Mental Health service to recruit a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the launch of its brand new Adult ADHD Team in Clondalkin.This is an exceptional and exciting time to join a new service. This position offers the rare chance to influence clinical pathways, establish group programs, and truly shape the culture of a new specialist team.Role PurposeThe successful Occupational Therapist will provide expert assessment and evidence-based intervention as a core member of the new multidisciplinary Adult ADHD Team.Key responsibilities will involve specialising in functional difficulties related to ADHD (e.g., executive functioning, vocational/educational support, organisational skills, and routines).You will be expected to utilise your clinical leadership skills to:
  • Lead the development and implementation of specialised OT interventions and group programmes for the Adult ADHD client group.
  • Establish best practice guidelines for the Occupational Therapy contribution to the new service.
  • Supervise and mentor junior staff and/or Occupational Therapy Assistants as the service expands.
  • Manage a defined specialist caseload, ensuring high-quality, recovery-oriented care.
  • Collaborate closely with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and other allied professionals within a dynamic, supportive team environment.
Essential Requirements
  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (or pending confirmation).
  • Previous experience in Mental Health, with a strong interest in neurodiversity and ADHD.
  • Demonstrable clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
  • A recovery-oriented, person-centred, and collaborative approach to care.
Next StepsFor a confidential discussion about this unique opportunity to join a new service, please reach out to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone: 00353 89 9455139

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