Senior Occupational Therapist - ennis, county monaghan, ireland - Resilience Healthcare

Description

The Senior Occupational Therapist is a key member of the Autism Specialist MTD Team, providing comprehensive assessments and reports to families in Clare, Limerick, and North Tipperary.

Assessment Process

The assessment process involves document review, clinical interviews, observations, and comprehensive reporting. The post holder must adhere to PSI guidelines for ASD assessment and deliver diagnosis based on DSM-V or ICD-11 criteria.

They will work across various settings, including home, clinic, and school, with a team of experienced clinicians. The Senior Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist, and Occupational Therapist collaborate to deliver high-quality services.

The post holder must meet specific qualifications, training criteria, and maintain clinical accountability overseen by the Head of Clinical Services. This ensures compliance with assessment protocols and local legislation.

Requirements:

Professional:

• Recognised qualification registered by CORU.
• Experience as a Senior Occupational Therapist or equivalent grade.
• Training certification in ADIR and ADOS tools.
• Up-to-date certification in GDPR, Children First, Consent, and Health and Safety.

General:

• Excellent planning and organisational skills to deliver assessments and reports within agreed timeframes.
• Ability to link with families, professionals, and complete diagnostic reports.
• Maintain accurate service user records and statistics.
• Adhere to Resilience Healthcare policies, including Risk Management and incident reporting.
• Promote and deliver services within Resilience Healthcare's family principles and trauma-informed care model.