COTA - Behavioral Health services

Hartford HealthCare; Mansfield Center (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401(k) with employer match 7%

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Discounts on services

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Natchaug Hospital in Mansfield, CT is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to plan and implement creative therapy services for inpatients and partial hospitalization programs. You will lead therapy groups and individual sessions under supervision, contributing to a multidisciplinary care team while ensuring timely documentation.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy and CT licensure as an OTA; experience in psychiatric settings is

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning, organizing, and implementing treatment activities and clinical rehabilitation groups with children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric issues, preferably in an inpatient and/or residential setting.
• Computer proficiency and keyboard skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and implements therapeutic groups and individual support sessions for all inpatients and/or partial hospitalization programs.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team collaboration and completes required documentation in timely manner.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

AOTA Certification (preferred)

Job description

Location Detail

Natchaug Hospital Mansfield Ct (10155)

Shift Detail

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offers a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Creative Rehabilitation Services, COTA gathers client data as it relates to creative therapy planning and assessment services. Plans, organizes and implements therapeutic groups and individual support sessions for all inpatients and/or partial hospitalization programs. Participates in multi-disciplinary team collaboration and completes required documentation in timely manner.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning, organizing, and implementing treatment activities and clinical rehabilitation groups with children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric issues, preferably in an inpatient and/or residential setting.
• Minimum of an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Connecticut.
• Registered with the National AOTA for Certification in Occupational Therapy preferred
• Computer proficiency and keyboard skills required.

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Benefits

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Tuition Assistance
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.