Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Essex

Occupational Therapist

Location: Essex

Contract: Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of clients’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Deliver therapy through individual and group sessions using therapeutic exercises, sensory integration, and coping skills training
• Recommend and provide adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with caregivers
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to care reviews

Requirements:

• BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Experience in occupational therapy, ideally with mental health or neuro-rehabilitation
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, gym membership, IT equipment
• Career development, training, and leadership opportunities
• Supportive, recovery-focused working environment