STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor 1 (35 Hour)

Recruitment #200916-6868HC-001

Introduction

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.   

Are you a self-starter? Do you have a passion for supporting others? Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? If so, we want you to join us! You will discover the opportunity to:

  • Engage in a rewarding career;
  • Make a difference in the public sector;
  • Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment.

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Southeastern Mental Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor 1 within the Young Adult Services (YAS) Program. This position is located at Southeastern Mental Health Authority, 401 West Thames Street, Building 301, Norwich, CT 06360. The schedule is 1st Shift, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, full-time, 35 hours weekly.  

This supervisor position will be responsible for providing planning, implementing and the oversight of the YAS Recreation Program and Life Skills Program for the Young Adult Services Program at the Southeastern Mental Health Authority. This program services 60 young adults diagnosed with mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse in the community. This Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor 1 position plans and implements the individualized and group recreational therapy interventions and oversees the individual and group programming provided by the occupational therapists on the team. 

We participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan, as well as paid time off!

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).

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account. 

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 

Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.   

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Chelsea Moore at Chelsea.Moore@ct.gov.

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 persons 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.