Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 260927-4670HD-001

Location New Haven, CT

Date Opened 9/30/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $79.90/hour

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 10/14/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

Join a dedicated team at the Connecticut Mental Health Center and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals receiving behavioral health services.

This per diem role offers flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to practice physical therapy in a mission‑driven environment.

The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) ( , under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut ( , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS ( ) is seeking a dedicated Per Diem Physical Therapist ( (PCN 154116) to join our team in New Haven.

This per diem position offers a flexible schedule of typically 2 days per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., within a supportive and mission-driven clinical environment. There is flexibility on days and hours as needed.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• A healthy work/life ( balance to all employees.

• The opportunity to:

• Join a vibrant professional learning community of Board‑Certified Psychiatrists

• Support an agency deeply committed to improving the lives of those we serve

• Make a meaningful difference in the public sector

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The State of Connecticut, ( Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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.

The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) ( is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction. Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry . Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics.

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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 ( .

Selection Plan

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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.

• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 ( , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.

• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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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.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for the assessment, planning and application of professional physical therapy for individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assesses individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability for occupational therapy activities;

• Gives individual and group instructions to individuals in various occupational therapy activities 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 appropriate activities for individuals consistent with physician prescription;

• Consults with supervisors, physicians and other professionals regarding individual treatment plans as needed;

• Makes recommendations based on individual progress;

• Requisitions and distributes supplies and materials;

• Maintains records and reports on individual care and administrative matters;

• Participates in or conducts training programs for staff therapists, occupational therapy and nursing students;

• Escorts individuals on trips into community;

• Performs duties in individual home or community setting;

• Serves on treatment teams;

• Attends workshops and lectures on occupational therapy and related topics;

• Makes adaptive equipment;

• May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP);

• May supervise occupational therapy students after one year of experience;

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• principles and practices of occupational therapy;

• anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, neuroanatomy and individual and group dynamics as applied to occupational therapy;

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary permit to practice physical therapy may be issued by the Department of Public Health pending completion of the full licensure process.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury and to moderately disagreeable conditions while providing treatment to individuals.

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.

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