STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Rehabilitation Therapist 2 (Music) (37.5 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #260410-6897XC-001

Introduction

Do you possess a license to practice music therapy issued by the State of Connecticut? 
Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!

THE POSITION
The State of ConnecticutDepartment of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Rehabilitation Therapist 2 (Music) to join their team! This position offers the opportunity to lead engaging groups, provide one-on-one support, and help clients develop the skills they need to successfully transition back into the community. You’ll work closely with a dedicated interdisciplinary team, share insights on client progress, and help create a positive, structured, and encouraging environment. If you are passionate about helping others and want a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
  • UNIT: Battell 2 North 
  • LOCATION: 144 Holmes Drive, Middletown, CT  
  • SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 37.5 Hour per Week, First Shift, Tuesday - Saturday
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm 
    • Thursday: 11:30pm - 7:30pm 
  • POSITION NUMBER: 153681

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: 
  • Provision of active treatment and provision of therapeutic skills to assist with transitioning to the community, evaluate functioning and provided feedback to Treatment Team;
  • Provide ongoing feedback of patient functioning in a variety of settings and document;
  • Lead and/or co-lead active treatment groups and implement rehabilitation activities and programs; 
  • Complete Rehabilitation assessments, document treatment services regarding patient's behavior and response to treatment; 
  • Implement corrective actions to ensure meeting program needs under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Therapy supervisor 1;
  • Engage patients, gain their interest, and build confidence; and
  • Work as a member of an interdisciplinary service planning team.
ABOUT US 
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. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling. 

Battell 2 North is an acute general psychiatric treatment unit with a maximum census of twenty-two patients.  The unit provides psychiatric treatment and stabilization for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness, with the goal of discharge to the community in the most integrated setting possible. 

PLEASE NOTE

Career progression pathway within the State of Connecticut: starting with Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 1, advancing to Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2, then Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Music), then Rehabilitaton Therapist 2 (Music), then Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor 1, and ending at Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor 2.

Selection Plan

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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
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for the planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of professional therapy programs in a recognized therapeutic discipline for individuals with physical, intellectual and emotional disabilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Selects, plans, administers and implements a therapeutic program by utilizing the music therapy function to teach skills to correct disorders in intellectual, emotional or motor status of an individual; 
  • Writes and implements treatment plans; 
  • Plans, schedules and conducts individual and group activities; 
  • Actively participates in admission, treatment and discharge planning of an individual; 
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings presenting cases and discussing future treatment goals and objectives for an individual; 
  • Participates in institutional, professional and community groups and/or task forces; 
  • Participates in staff meetings and on interdisciplinary committees; 
  • Trains and supervises staff and individuals in application of a specific discipline; 
  • Provides in-service training to other staff; 
  • Attends and participates in workshops and conferences; 
  • Gathers and uses data from observation and diagnostic tests to develop goals and new activities; 
  • Coordinates therapy services with other disciplines such as occupational or physical therapy; 
  • Selects appropriate materials and implements a therapeutic program to meet needs of individual; 
  • Maintains and orders equipment; 
  • Observes, records and evaluates individual progress; 
  • May transport and escort individuals to community functions; 
  • May teach direct care and paraprofessional staff in application of a specific therapy; 
  • May make adaptive equipment; 
  • May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of the therapeutic music discipline; 
  • Knowledge of
    • physical and intellectual disorders; 
    • individual and group dynamics; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Skill in evaluating client needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license to practice music therapy issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of professional experience in a rehabilitation music therapy program performing such activities as program evaluation, planning and application for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. 

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Music) or its equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working in a behavioral health and substance use inpatient treatment setting
  • Experience recording and evaluating client progress, including completion of treatment assessments
  • Experience conducting individual and group treatment utilizing music as a therapeutic modality

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a certificate as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI), and/or lifesaving (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid) from the American Red Cross.
  • 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 positions.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury and 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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