Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Music)

Are you a Certified Music Therapist?  Are you passionate and want a fulfilling career?  If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team at the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – North Campus is seeking a qualified individual for a part-time Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Music) position located in East Windsor, CT.

Position Highlights: PCN96204

• Part-time
• 34 Hours/week
• 2nd Shift
• Schedule;
  • Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Thursday and Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday and Monday off

Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
• Paid time off – including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance!
• To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
• 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.  Click here for more information.

In your role as a Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Music), you will have the opportunity to:

• Write and implement treatment plans;
• Conduct individual and group activities;
• Consult with other professionals on the appropriate techniques and materials to be used for each individual;
• Related duties as required.

Mission Statement:

Partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive.

About the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – North Campus:

The North Campus services as a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, providing treatment to adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 17 with complex psychiatric needs.  The program is designed to be the bridge from hospital to home and community or as a diversionary placement to avoid the need for a hospital stay.

The facility provides an educational program, work experience opportunities and rehabilitation including therapeutic recreation and occupational and music therapies.  The Solnit Children’s Center utilizes a strength based, family centered relational approach based on youth -adult partnership.  The program model has been designed to focus treatment strategies which are trauma informed and gender responsive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license to practice music therapy issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with adolescents with complex psychiatric profiles
• Experience working in behavioral health
• Experience in the practices of therapeutic music discipline
• Experience providing interventions in a group and individual setting
• Experience as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.