Occupational Therapist (Part-Time) (Office/On-site)

State of Connecticut; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive state employee benefits

Career growth and development

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

State of Connecticut is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist for the Learning Center Unit at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown. The role involves delivering OT services, assessments, and therapy aligned with physician prescriptions, within a multidisciplinary care team.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration across disciplines to support recovery. First shift, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, Wednesday–Saturday.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Provides professional OT services per physician prescriptions.
• Engages in assessments and therapy for daily living, sensorimotor and psychosocial skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential OT services to support treatment needs and continuity of care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with physician prescriptions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for patient-centered care.
• Ensure timely assessments and access to interventions supporting recovery and discharge.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Assessments

Treatment plans

Multidisciplinary team

Discharge planning

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Adaptive equipment

Education

OT licensure

Job description

Introduction

Use your occupational therapy expertise to support inpatient recovery through meaningful, skills‑based interventions.

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has an opening for anOccupational Therapist(PCN 143245) for theLearning Center Unit at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Middletown.

Schedule

• Part‑time, 28 hours per week
• First shift, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday– Saturday

What We Can Offer You*

• Comprehensive state employee benefits
• Access the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options
• Professional growth and career development opportunities
• A commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance

*Benefits may vary or may not apply to certain part‑time positions.

Position Highlights

• Provides essential occupational therapy services that support treatment needs, continuity of care and regulatory standards
• Conducts assessments and delivers active treatment including individual and group instruction in daily living, independent living, sensorimotor and psychosocial skills
• Develops and implements treatment plans and therapeutic activities consistent with physician prescriptions
• Serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to coordinated, patient‑centered care
• Ensures timely assessments and consistent access to interventions that support recovery goals, discharge planning and overall patient well‑being
• Other duties as assigned

A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticut’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

About Us

DMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated, holistic network of services that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency.

CVH provides trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.

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 individuals on trips into community;
• May perform duties in individuals 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.
• CONSULTING:
• Provides consultative services to public and private agencies in an assigned region of state or on a statewide basis with emphasis on pediatrics;
• Instructs professionals, paraprofessionals, individuals and family members in appropriate way to carry out therapeutic program and encourages self-care at home;
• Develops, supervises and operates therapeutic clinics or programs in an assigned area of state;
• Assists in development of educational materials and procedural manuals;
• Assists in evaluation of services and procedures being purchased by state or being rendered by state run facilities;
• Prepares and presents educational material for in-service training programs;
• Assists in recruitment and orientation of professional staff;
• Prepares growth and development tests;
• Assists in planning and participates in special research studies;
• Prepares reports of activities and maintains individuals records;
• May provide direct service to individuals;
• 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 individuals;
• 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 with adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Experience performing standardized and non-standardized assessments
• Experience in completing and presenting written reports and documentation related to findings
• Experience working both work independently and collaboratively

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.

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

Note: The 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.

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

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.