Occupational Therapist - Acute Mental Health

Liquid Personnel is seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join an Acute Mental Health team of a Forensic unit in Cheshire, where your expertise will support adults in crisis through meaningful, recovery-focused interventions. Step into a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your skills will shape patient journeys, from assessment to rehabilitation, alongside a multidisciplinary team.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centered care to adults experiencing acute psychiatric crises or detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA). As an Occupational Therapist in the Acute Mental Health/Forensic Unit, you will conduct comprehensive functional and risk assessments, develop individualized therapeutic interventions, and support recovery-focused discharge planning. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) comprising psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers to manage complex mental health needs, including forensic cases. Your responsibilities will also include contributing to risk management strategies, facilitating therapeutic group programs, and promoting structured routines to support patient rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Access to private hospital resources and facilities

Qualifications: and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will need

• HCPC registration and a degree-level qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Proven experience in adult mental health, ideally within acute or forensic settings
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and risk assessment frameworks
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of an MDT
• Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions and group work in secure environments is highly desirable

• Why Liquid Personnel?
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly