Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Essex

Job description

**Occupational Therapist – Eating Disorder** **Location:** Essex **Contract:** Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours per week) **Our client** is seeking an experienced **Occupational Therapist** to join their mental health services, specialising in eating disorders. The role involves providing person-centred OT interventions to support individuals in restoring daily functioning, promoting independence, and improving engagement in meaningful activities. ### Key Responsibilities: - Deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions for individuals with eating disorders - Support recovery-focused routines, relapse prevention, and sustainable lifestyle changes - Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans - Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions addressing meal planning, sensory regulation, emotional management, and body image rehabilitation - Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audits, care reviews, and service development ### Requirements: - HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist - Experience in eating disorder services or mental health settings desirable - Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication 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 gym membership, healthcare plan, and IT support - Access to training, career development, and professional qualification sponsorship - Supportive, recovery-focused working environment