Rehabilitation Therapist ; Therapeutic Recreation Office​/On-site

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for the position of Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Therapeutic Recreation) to join our team. This professional will be passionate about helping individuals with behavioral health needs through therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, and skill-building interventions.

• Facility:
  Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
• Division:
  Patient Central Services
• Location:
  
  Middletown, CT
• Schedule:
  
  Part-time, 32 hours per week, 1st shift, Wednesday
  - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• PCN: 136802

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.

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• Engage in a rewarding career;
• Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
• Thrive in an exciting environment;
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

In this role, you will provide active rehabilitation treatment through therapeutic recreation interventions, lead and co-lead treatment groups, develop and implement meaningful rehabilitation activities and programs, complete rehabilitation assessments, evaluate patient functioning, and document patient progress and responses to treatment.

You will also provide therapeutic skills training through individual and group interventions and collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient care and recovery goals.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, collaborative, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you are looking for an opportunity to use your skills and passion to help individuals build confidence, develop independence, and take meaningful steps toward recovery, we encourage you to apply and join the CVH team.

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's vision and mission is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. We provide trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.

Please note:

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

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

In a state facility this class is accountable for the evaluation, planning and application of a recognized therapeutic discipline to provide treatment for individuals with an intellectual disability, emotional disabilities and physical disabilities.

• Evaluates individual level of functioning by assessing behavior and reviewing medical, social and emotional case histories;
• Writes and implements treatment plans using a specific modality;
• Conducts individual and group activities, consulting with…