STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Occupational Therapist (32 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #260224-5971XC-001

Introduction


Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the public sector? 
If so, read below and apply today!

THE POSITION
We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • SCHEDULE: Part-Time (32 Hours), First Shift (8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.), Sunday - Wednesday 
  • FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
  • UNIT: Patient Central Services, Woodward Building
  • ADDRESS: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
  • POSITION NUMBER: 25552
  • Please Note: This position is eligible for weekend differential.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:


*Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.


DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
  • Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals; 
  • Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; 
  • Assist our clients so they can achieve success; 
  • Make a difference in the public sector; and 
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment. 
    ABOUT US:
    The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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.

    CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities. In 1995, the Governor and General Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services for persons with psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed commitment to specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for patients and staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating inpatient services here. The hospital became the amalgamation of four formerly freestanding psychiatric hospitals, four freestanding substance use disorder treatment facilities, and one maximum security hospital. Then in 2010, the former Cedarcrest Regional Hospital (with 2 campuses – Cedar Ridge campus in Newington and Blue Hills campus in Hartford) consolidated services with CVH. On May 1, 2018, the Whiting Forensic Division of CVH separated, creating two separate hospitals; Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) and Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH). Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford).

    PLEASE NOTE:
      • A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
      • All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace    
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    Selection Plan

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 

    Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?  Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

    BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

    • 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.  
    • 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. 
    • 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. 
    • 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. 
    • 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
    • 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. 
    • 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.

    AFTER YOU APPLY: 

    • 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.
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    • 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).   
    • 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! 
    • 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.  
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
    • 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.

    QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

    Due 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 Nicole Frascatore via Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov.

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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    CLINICAL:

    • Selects, plans, administers and implements occupational therapy programs for training of individuals with  physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;
    • 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;
    • Determines and carries out treatment and activities for individuals consistent with physician prescription;
    • Assesses individuals educational needs;
    • Organizes new projects and methods;
    • Serves as a member of the treatment team;
    • Consults with supervisor, physicians and other professionals regarding individual reactions, progress and treatment plans;
    • Recommends changes in individuals treatment;
    • Participates in training programs for professional and paraprofessional staff and students/interns gaining clinical experience;
    • Attends and participates in workshops and conferences;
    • Instructs and demonstrates to individuals and parents treatments to be carried on in a treatment center and at home;
    • Makes adaptive equipment; maintains records and prepares reports on individual care and administrative matters;
    • Coordinates occupational therapy services with other disciplines such as physical, speech and rehabilitative therapies;
    • Orders, requisitions and distributes supplies and materials;
    • Coordinates efforts of volunteers; may escort individual on trips into community;
    • May perform duties in individual home or community settings;
    • May act as supervisor in their absence;
    • May act as a consultant, advisor or resource person to other staff, programs or units;
    • May attend conferences, individual study meetings and clinics;
    • May maintain inventory; 
    • May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP);
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    CLINICAL:

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

    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.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience working in an inpatient behavioral health facility providing group and individual services related to daily living skills.
    • Experience performing standardized and non-standardized assessments, completion of written reports and documentation related to findings.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • 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.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

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

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

    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.


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