STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor 1 (37.5 Hour)

Recruitment #200527-6868XC-001

Introduction

Our mission at the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), 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. 

Discover the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and dynamic psychiatric team at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), a state mental health facility located in Middletown, CT.  

We are currently recruiting for a Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor in the General Psychiatric Division (GPD) 1st shift, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The PCN is 124028.

The State of Connecticut offers a competitive benefits plan, as well as a harmonious work/life balance!

This supervisor position will be responsible for directing the Rehabilitation Therapy program(s) to meet patient needs and the quality assurance audits.  This unit specializes in the care of adult clients who have been diagnosed with several ranges of psychiatric morbidities. 

This position is directly responsible for supervising up to 10 direct employees within 4 therapeutic discipline parentheticals (TR, Music, Dance, and Art).   The incumbent will partner with the Rehab Therapy discipline chair to assure programmatic needs for the GPD are met.  The supervisor will have unit responsibilities including providing direct care in their recognized therapeutic discipline as well as completing assessments and treatment planning, as well as quality assurance and performance improvement measures to ensure compliance with the accrediting agencies.   Some off-shift coverage and supervision may be necessary.     

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has permanent state status* and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application.  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. You do not have to attach these documents to your application submission.  

Questions about this recruitment should be directed to Christine.Martin@ct.gov, DMHAS HR, 860-262-7189.     

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising Rehabilitation Therapists and staff or administration of a professional habilitation/rehabilitation therapy program for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities in a state facility or institution.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plans, directs and/or contributes to planning and directing of rehabilitation/habilitation therapy programs; develops diagnostic tools and administrative policies and procedures for application of a therapeutic function; provides in-service training; assesses individuals level of functioning; conducts individual or small group activities; conducts and/or participates in clinics and case conferences providing consultation to attending physician or other discipline representatives regarding individuals level of functioning, treatment plans and progress; makes referrals to their disciplines for further individual assessment; prepares and maintains reports of individuals diagnosis, treatment and progress; maintains and orders supplies and equipment; participates in rehabilitation therapy staff meetings to discuss clinical and administrative issues; may maintain liaison with local and state agencies for continuance of habilitation/rehabilitation therapy upon individual discharge; may make home visits; may participate in ad hoc committee meetings; may represent rehabilitation therapy department by speaking to community groups; may transport and escort individuals; may supervise and instruct staff and intern therapists in new techniques and implementation of therapeutic procedures; may act for Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor 2 in his or her absence; may supervise therapists and review their reports; may meet with other discipline heads and/or department heads to coordinate specific therapy programs with other programs in facility; may make adaptive equipment; may serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of a designated therapeutic discipline; considerable knowledge of physical, intellectual and/or psychosocial disorders; knowledge of community services; knowledge of individual and group dynamics; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; skill in instructing and supervising in practice of specific therapeutic disciplines; ability to plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in a recognized professional therapeutic discipline providing program evaluation, planning and application for individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
Note: For state employees this is interpreted as one (1) year of experience at the level of Rehabilitation Therapist 2 or its equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in a recognized therapeutic discipline such as art, dance, horticulture, music, recreation or other related therapeutic discipline may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a certificate in life saving (CPR, First Aid) from the American Red Cross.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some 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.