Occupational Therapist Office​/On-site HC-

Introduction
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – is recruiting for one (1) part‑time Occupational Therapist to join our Solnit South Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Middletown, CT.

Occupational Therapists at DCF offer a unique service that is not like any other. At our Solnit South PRTF, each Therapist is part of the treatment team, providing individual sessions and groups while strengthening connections to the clients. Goals include individualized interventions in treatment plans, reflecting on the progress made during the Care Planning Meetings, providing guidance to the milieu on environmental and interpersonal responses for each child based on their sensory and emotional capacity.

This Occupational Therapist would be available during school and after‑school hours to offer in vivo coaching and anticipatory guidance in order to decrease acting out behaviors and thus decrease restraints, elopements and AWOLs. It is essential that we have equitable services across all of Solnit’s programs, for youth being treated. This position will report to the Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor. Ready to make a difference?

Apply today to join our team as an Occupational Therapist and play a pivotal role in crafting the future of our community’s healthcare. Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more about the benefits we offer.

• Part‑time | 34 Hours per week
• Week 1 | Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm;
  Thursday 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• Week 2 | Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm;
  Thursday 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work‑life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  for more information.

At DCF our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

In a state facility this class is accountable for providing professional occupational therapy services.

• 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…