Occupational Therapy Supervisor (40 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #250723-5980FP-001

Introduction Are you ready to lead and shape a vital occupational therapy program, driving positive outcomes for patients? If so, bring your expertise to the Connecticut Mental Health Center and make a profound difference! THE POSITION The State of Connecticut , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS ) is now hiring for an Occupational Therapy Supervisor to join their team! This pivotal role involves guiding and monitoring occupational and recreational therapy staff, developing new therapeutic groups, and ensuring positive patient outcomes within our inpatient units. Read below to learn more!
HIGHLIGHTS

• FACILITY: Connecticut Mental Health Center ( CMHC )
• ADDRESS: New Haven, CT
• SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (first shift)
• POSITION NUMBER: 100085
• NOTE: Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desired, but not required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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

DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO

• Be a part of a supportive and comprehensive group of professionals committed to a shared mission
• Contribute to improving the lives of others and helping clients achieve their goals
• Play a vital role in delivering essential services and making a difference in the community
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment where working together leads to positive outcomes

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. CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness. We aim to treat people with mental illness in their communities, to provide a place for researchers from many fields to find new treatments, and to teach professionals in the care of mental illness. 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 .

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

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In state facilities this class is accountable for the supervision of an occupational therapy program. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, directs, and/or contributes to planning and directing of an occupational therapy program used to provide individuals with habilitation/ rehabilitation activities;
• Develops diagnostic tools and administrative procedures for occupational therapy department;
• Supervises and instructs staff and intern therapists in occupational therapeutic techniques and implementation of various procedures;
• Provides in-service training; supervises therapy staff and reviews their reports;
• Conducts or participates in case conferences, individual study meetings or clinics to provide consultation to attending physician and other therapeutic disciplines regarding individual level of functioning, treatment plans and progress;
• Attends training conferences and lectures on occupational therapy and related topics;
• Develops and maintains reporting and recording procedures for individual care and administrative matters;
• Prepares and maintains reports on individual diagnosis, treatment and progress;
• Maintains inventories and orders supplies and equipment;
• May act for Director of Rehabilitation Therapies in their absence;
• May assign individuals to activity groups;
• May supervise related therapy areas;
• May meet with other department heads to coordinate occupational therapy with other programs in facility or hospital;
• May develop occupational therapy policies and procedures;
• May prepare occupational therapy department budget;
• May conduct occupational therapy staff meetings to discuss clinical and administrative issues;
• May maintain liaison with local and state agencies for continuance of vocational and educational training of discharged individuals;
• May make home visits and/or transport and escort individuals off grounds;
• May represent the occupational therapy department by speaking to community groups;
• May make adaptive equipment;
• May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP);
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • principles and practices of occupational therapy;
  • anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, neuroanatomy and individual group dynamics as applied to occupational therapy;
  • physical and/or intellectual disorders;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Skills
  • application of occupational therapy techniques skills;
  • instructing others in occupational therapy techniques skills;
• Ability to
  • gain interest, cooperation and confidence of individuals;
  • utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with inpatient psychiatric treatment and substance use disorders in a hospital setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Connecticut.
• 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 Operators license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.