Job Description

VACANCY: AKESO RICHARDS BAY CLINIC

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (PERMANENT POSITION)

Province: Kwa-Zulu Natal

Clinic: Akeso Richards Bay Clinic

Position: Occupational Therapist

Department: COPE

Closing date: 29 July 2025

SUMMARY

The Centre of Psychotherapy Excellence (COPE), is a multi-disciplinary treatment programme that lies at the heart of Akeso's mental health facilities and specialises in mental health care services. The permanent

Occupational Therapist position will be based at the Akeso Richards Bay Clinic. The incumbent will contribute and coordinate all mental health related activities ensuring quality care and support to patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitate daily group therapy sessions Facilitate weekly outpatient/aftercare support program Provide ongoing outpatient therapeutic services Orientation/intake assessments Occupational Therapy assessments as needed Management of individual cases Conduct individual sessions Active engagement in weekly ward rounds Supervision and professional development in line with the requirements of HPCSA Record keeping requirements in line with the HPCSA regulations and group practice Work as a fully integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team in the adult general psychiatry unit Administrative duties for COPE as required to ensure smooth running of the therapeutic program and units.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Registration as an Occupational therapist Registered with HPCSA and BHF Knowledge and experience of DBT principles would be advantageous

APPLICATIONS:

Kindly forward your updated CV COPE is an equal opportunity employer and all recruitment will be done in line with the respective facilities Employment Equity Plan.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/07/29