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