Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Therapeutic Recreation) (32 Hour) Office/On-site #260629-6891HC-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Therapeutic Recreation) to join the team at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH).

Responsibilities

• 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 other professionals and selecting appropriate techniques and materials to teach skills to correct disorders in intellectual, emotional or motor status of an individual.
• Attends case conferences, actively participating in admission, treatment and discharge planning.
• Observes, records and evaluates individual progress.
• Participates in or assists in conducting training programs for staff therapists and rehabilitation and nursing students.
• Uses data from observation and diagnostic evaluations to develop goals and new activities.
• Administers and interprets evaluations in specialty areas.
• Requisitions and distributes supplies.
• Adapts musical, art and recreational equipment used in designated discipline.
• May attend workshops and conferences.
• May transport and escort individuals to off grounds activities.
• May perform prevocational activities with individual.
• May participate in and plan special activities within community.
• May perform duties in individual home or community setting.
• May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of professional experience in a professional rehabilitation therapeutic recreation program performing such activities as program evaluation, planning and application for individuals with an intellectual disability, emotional disabilities and physical disabilities.
• College training in a recognized therapeutic recreation discipline may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience conducting individual and group treatment in a behavioral health and substance use inpatient treatment setting.
• Experience recording and evaluating client progress including completion of assessments.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a certificate as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI), and/or lifesaving (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid) from the American Red Cross.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in use of American Sign Language in certain positions.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the therapeutic recreation discipline.
• Physical and intellectual disorders.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in application of therapeutic techniques.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the therapeutic recreation discipline.
• Physical and intellectual disorders.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in application of therapeutic techniques.

Benefits

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

Pay

• $33.28 - $44.40/hour (*New State employees start at minimum)

Schedule

• Part-time, 32 hours per week, 1st shift, Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Additional Information

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
• An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.