Job Description
Location: Community Mental Health Service, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Cluain Mhuire is a national center of innovation in public mental health service provision delivering a community based adult mental health service for the South East Coast of Co. Dublin to a catchment area of some 182,000 people approximately.In addition to general adult mental health services, Cluain Mhuire provides early intervention in psychosis, ADHD, gender and general hospital mental health services Staff Grade Occupational Therapist Full Time (35hrs) Permanent Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Cluain Mhuire Service are now inviting applications for the post of Staff Grade Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users. Role Summary Applications are invited from Occupational Therapists interested in working in mental health services.The successful applicant will work as part of the Occupational Therapy Department delivering interventions to referrals from the community mental health teams.They will receive supervision and support from the Occupational Therapy Manager and other colleagues in the department.This role will allow the successful candidate to grow in confidence and skills in the delivery of occupational therapy with people attending health services due to mental health difficulties.Interventions are delivered in one-to-one and group formats.Some delivery may occur online when indicated. Cluain Mhuire has a strong history in research, innovation, and training.Members of the occupational therapy will have the opportunity to pursue their goals in these areas.Due to the expanding nature of our service advancing to senior positions will become available in the future. Minimum Requirements Applications are invited from candidates registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Knowledge of the Individual Placement and Support model of vocational rehabilitation. An understanding of the role of occupational therapy within a recovery orientated service. Experience of occupational therapy in a mental health context. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to use information technology such as Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Teams. Remuneration Salary Grade 3298 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale €43,122 €61,916 Initial location The initial location of this role is in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CSs other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable. Application Process: The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These include the following: Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application. Competitive competency-based interview. A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, permanent, vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months. If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application. Why work for us? St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Annual Increments Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development 29 days annual leave (pro-rata) Paid sick leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies) Opportunities for career progression Public Pension Scheme Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI Group HSF Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Informal inquiries to Niall Turner on or Closing Date Monday 4th November 2024 Job description available on request. Occupop Reference: CMS-OCT-2024-06 ? St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers. By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only. Skills: Communication Interpersonal Teamwork