Rehabilitation Therapist - Rehab Administration

Rehabilitation Therapist - Rehab Administration

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Center in Westport is a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility specializing in care for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disorders. St. Vincent's Medical Center is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and part of one of the largest providers of mental health services at several locations in Connecticut.

Job Summary: Develops and implements group therapy programming in accordance with the patient's treatment plan and goals. Works within the Department of Rehabilitation Services to provide direct clinical care to children, adolescents and adults.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care using group therapies specific to client's needs as indicated in the treatment plan.
• Conducts patient assessments and establishes treatment goals.
• Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of group therapies interventions.
• Provides patient with information about community resources to support their wellness and recovery.
• Participates in planning processes and clinical programming based on evidence based initiatives and best practices.
• Works closely with the attending psychiatrist and other members of the treatment team to initiate and implement treatment plans specific to the needs and goals of each patient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master's Degree in the Creative Arts Therapies (music, dance, art, and drama), Occupational, Therapeutic Recreation, or other related human services field. Licenses are preferred but not required. Minimum 1 year experience working in behavioral health (internships applicable).

We take great care of careers. Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top-notch organization: medical and dental benefits, 401(k) plan with employer match, generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)

Shift Details: Full time employment, day shift, Monday through Friday, with one monthly weekend rotation. Works one to two holidays yearly.