Occupational Therapist (40 Hour) (Office/On-site)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you passionate about using your clinical assessment skills, creativity, and compassion to guide clients toward the right level of care while empowering them through skill‑building, therapeutic activities, and collaborative support?\r\n\r\nIf so, join our team!\r\n\r\nTHE POSITION\r\n\r\nThe�State of Connecticut,�Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services�(DMHAS),�Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)�is�currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n FACILITY:�CT Mental Health Center (CMHC)\r\n LOCATION:�34 Park Street in New Haven, CT\r\n UNIT:�CMHC Community Services Network�\r\n SCHEDULE:�Full-Time, 40 Hours per week, First Shift\r\n Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm\r\n POSITION NUMBER: 00026656\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our��State Employee Benefits Overview�page!�\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy�work/life balance�to all employees\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO\r\n \r\n \r\n Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;�\r\n Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;�\r\n Assist our clients so they can achieve success;�\r\n Make a difference in the public sector; and�\r\n Work together in a collaborative team environment.�\r\n \r\n THE ROLE:\r\n \r\n \r\n Assist with the stabilization and management of overall behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive and efficient services leading towards self-sufficiency and independent living.�\r\n Determine a client's level of function and needs across multiple assessments. The results of the evaluations are used to determine the most appropriate level of care�and level of housing.\r\n Other assessments performed evaluate a client's cognitive level of functioning, judgement related to safety and cooking tasks, money management, social adjustment, and problem solving.�\r\n Work with clients that are�severely and chronically mentally ill and many with co-occurring substance use disorders and complex needs including trauma, homelessness, legal issues and who struggle with being stable and independent.�\r\n Write lengthy reports with scores and recommendations within a timely manner and communicate to the client, provider and make available in the medical record\r\n Facilitate skill building groups and therapeutic recreational activities.�\r\n Collaborate with the multidisciplinary clinical teams and outside housing, treatment, and hospital providers.\r\n Other related duties.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ABOUT US�\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.�\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction.� Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry.� Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics.\r\n \r\n \r\n CMHC is nationally recognized for its scientific research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction.� The Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities include multiple research programs in a variety of areas.� CMHC is also a major training site for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and pastoral care.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n PLEASE NOTE:\r\n \r\n A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.\r\n All state employees must adhere to�Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission:�All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n\r\n\r\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).���\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Anamaria Giangarra at�Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for providing professional occupational therapy services.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

CLINICAL:\r\n\r\n Selects, plans, administers and implements occupational therapy programs for training of individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;\r\n Administers individual and group instructions to individuals in various occupational therapies including but not limited to activities of daily living, independent living skills, sensorimotor skills and performance components, psychosocial skill and performance components, therapeutic adaptations and specialized assessments;\r\n Determines and carries out treatment and activities for individuals consistent with physician prescription;\r\n Assesses individuals educational needs;\r\n Organizes new projects and methods;\r\n Serves as a member of the treatment team;\r\n Consults with supervisor, physicians and other professionals regarding individual reactions, progress and treatment plans;\r\n Recommends changes in individuals treatment;\r\n Participates in training programs for professional and paraprofessional staff and students/interns gaining clinical experience;\r\n Attends and participates in workshops and conferences;\r\n Instructs and demonstrates to individuals and parents treatments to be carried on in a treatment center and at home;\r\n Makes adaptive equipment;\r\n Maintains records and prepares reports on individuals care and administrative matters;\r\n Coordinates occupational therapy services with other disciplines such as physical, speech and rehabilitative therapies;\r\n Orders, requisitions and distributes supplies and materials;\r\n Coordinates efforts of volunteers;\r\n May escort individuals on trips into community;\r\n May perform duties in individuals home or community settings;\r\n May act as supervisor in their absence;�\r\n May act as a consultant, advisor or resource person to other staff, programs or units;\r\n May attend conferences, individuals study meetings and clinics;\r\n May maintain inventory;\r\n May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP);\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\nCONSULTING:\r\n\r\n Provides consultative services to public and private agencies in an assigned region of state or on a statewide basis with emphasis on pediatrics;\r\n Instructs professionals, paraprofessionals, individuals and family members in appropriate way to carry out therapeutic program and encourages self-care at home;\r\n Develops, supervises and operates therapeutic clinics or programs in an assigned area of state;\r\n Assists in development of educational materials and procedural manuals;\r\n Assists in evaluation of services and procedures being purchased by state or being rendered by state run facilities;\r\n Prepares and presents educational material for in-service training programs;\r\n Assists in recruitment and orientation of professional staff;\r\n Prepares growth and development tests;\r\n Assists in planning and participates in special research studies;\r\n Prepares reports of activities and maintains individuals records;\r\n May provide direct service to individuals;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

CLINICAL:\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n principles and practices of occupational therapy;\r\n anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, neuroanatomy and individual and group dynamics as applied to occupational therapy;\r\n adaptive equipment and its proper application;\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Skill in application of occupational therapy techniques;\r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n gain interest, cooperation and confidence of individuals;\r\n utilize computer software.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nCONSULTING:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n principles and practices of occupational therapy with emphasis on pediatrics;\r\n adaptive equipment and its proper application;\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;\r\n concepts and practices of public health;\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to utilize computer software.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain licensure as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Possession of an Occupational Therapist license issued by the Department of Health\r\n Experience working with the severely mentally ill and co-occurring substance use population for assessments, evaluations and�skill building\r\n Experience working with a multidisciplinary team on�an outpatient psychiatric unit�\r\n Experience facilitating groups and�supervising�Occupational Therapist�students\r\n Experience writing�Occupational Therapist�reports and other�documentation by deadlines\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language in certain designated positions.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury and to moderately disagreeable conditions while providing treatment to individuals.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.� As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n