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