Job Description:To be a core member of the local clinical team, using mental health and occupational therapy assessments.To manage a caseload of clients with mental health need.To plan and implement client centered individual and group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.To identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan.To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.To apply an understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.To carry out carers assessments and implement a plan of care accordingly.Have a basic working knowledge of the medication prescribed for the persons in their care. To include usual dosage, common side effects and the need for any special monitoring. Any reported or observed side effects must be brought to the attention of the prescriber.