Occupational Therapist - part-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates•New Britain, CT

3d•$35,250•Onsite

About The Position

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a part-time 20 hours per week Occupational Therapist for our Young Adult Assertive Comm Treatment Program. This position will be located at 29 Russell St. New Britain, CT 06051. Compensation Range: The annual salary range for this position starts at $35,250 Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation. Position Summary: Provides comprehensive assessment of skill levels and daily functioning of Residential and/or Community clients. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans and programming for Residential and/or Community clients. Supports Residential and/or Community clients in the attainment of skills identified as goals to enable the client to move on to less restrictive levels of care in the community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Connecticut.
Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques and rehabilitation methods.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs through observation and assessment.
Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to improve patients’ functional abilities.
Provide therapy to patients recovering from injury, illness, or disability.
Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Document patient progress and update treatment plans as necessary.
Maintain compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.
11 observed holidays.
3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs)must be approved annually.
Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
Annual Company Picnic.
CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to: Student loan consolidation and refinancing. Loan payoff projection dashboard. Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. College cost calculator. College financial planning.
3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees access to: Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers. Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track. Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable. The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.