Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

State of Connecticut • Middletown, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring an Occupational Therapist for the Learning Center Unit at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown. The role provides professional occupational therapy services to support treatment needs, continuity of care, regulatory standards, recovery goals, discharge planning, and patient well-being. The therapist conducts assessments and provides individual and group instruction in daily living, independent living, sensorimotor, and psychosocial skills; develops and implements treatment plans and therapeutic activities consistent with physician prescriptions; and contributes to coordinated, patient-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The position is part-time at 28 hours per week, with a first-shift schedule of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday through Saturday. A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required after a conditional offer. The position is at Connecticut Valley Hospital, which provides trauma-informed, gender-responsive treatment intended to support recovery, quality of life, and return to the community.

The state employee benefits package and professional growth and career development opportunities are offered; benefits may vary or may not apply to certain part-time positions. The role is governed by applicable state employment rules and the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain licensure as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health in accordance with applicable Connecticut General Statutes.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices; anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, neuroanatomy, and individual and group dynamics as applied to occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and its proper application.
• Interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Skill in applying occupational therapy techniques.
• Ability to gain individuals’ interest, cooperation, and confidence.
• Ability to utilize computer software.
• A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required following a conditional offer of employment.
• May be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in American Sign Language for certain designated positions.
• May be required to possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Experience performing standardized and non-standardized assessments.
• Experience completing and presenting written reports and documentation related to findings.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Select, plan, administer, and implement occupational therapy programs for individuals with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Provide individual and group instruction in activities of daily living, independent living skills, sensorimotor skills and performance components, psychosocial skills and performance components, therapeutic adaptations, and specialized assessments.
• Assess individuals and determine and carry out treatments and activities consistent with physician prescriptions.
• Assess individuals’ educational needs and organize new projects and methods.
• Serve as a member of the treatment team and consult with supervisors, physicians, and other professionals regarding individual reactions, progress, and treatment plans.
• Recommend changes in individuals’ treatment.
• Participate in training programs for professional and paraprofessional staff and students or interns gaining clinical experience.
• Instruct and demonstrate treatments for individuals and parents to carry out in treatment centers and at home.
• Make adaptive equipment.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on individual care and administrative matters.
• Coordinate occupational therapy services with other disciplines, including physical, speech, and rehabilitative therapies.
• Order, requisition, and distribute supplies and materials; coordinate volunteers’ efforts; and maintain inventory as needed.
• May escort individuals on community trips or perform duties in individuals’ homes or community settings.
• May act as a supervisor in their absence, a consultant or resource person to staff and programs, or a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).
• Provide consultative services to public and private agencies, instruct professionals, paraprofessionals, individuals, and family members in therapeutic programs, and encourage self-care at home, as applicable to the class.
• Develop, supervise, or operate therapeutic clinics or programs; assist with educational materials, procedural manuals, service evaluations, recruitment and orientation, research studies, and in-service training, as applicable to the class.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive state employee benefits; options are described in the State Employee Benefits Overview, and benefits may vary or may not apply to certain part-time positions.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed