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Connecticut occupational therapists are in high demand across the state's major health systems, including Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and Trinity Health Of New England. Visa sponsorship opportunities are concentrated in Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, where hospital networks, rehabilitation centers, and pediatric facilities actively recruit internationally trained OTs to address persistent staffing shortages.
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Use your occupational therapy expertise to support inpatient recovery through meaningful, skills‑based interventions.
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has an opening for an Occupational Therapist (PCN 143245) for the Learning Center Unit at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Middletown.
Schedule
- Part‑time, 28 hours per week
- First shift, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday – Saturday
What We Can Offer You
- Comprehensive state employee benefits
- Access the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options
- Professional growth and career development opportunities
- A commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance
Benefits may vary or may not apply to certain part‑time positions.
Position Highlights
- Provides essential occupational therapy services that support treatment needs, continuity of care and regulatory standards
- Conducts assessments and delivers active treatment including individual and group instruction in daily living, independent living, sensorimotor and psychosocial skills
- Develops and implements treatment plans and therapeutic activities consistent with physician prescriptions
- Serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to coordinated, patient‑centered care
- Ensures timely assessments and consistent access to interventions that support recovery goals, discharge planning and overall patient well‑being
- Other duties as assigned
A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticut’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.
About us
DMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated, holistic network of services that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency.
CVH provides trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.
SELECTION PLAN
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- 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.
- 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.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
- For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- 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.
- This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Ben Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state facility this class is accountable for providing professional occupational therapy services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
CLINICAL:
- Selects, plans, administers and implements occupational therapy programs for training of individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;
- Administers individual and group instructions to individuals in various occupational therapies 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 and carries out treatment and activities for individuals consistent with physician prescription;
- Assesses individuals educational needs;
- Organizes new projects and methods;
- Serves as a member of the treatment team;
- Consults with supervisor, physicians and other professionals regarding individual reactions, progress and treatment plans;
- Recommends changes in individuals treatment;
- Participates in training programs for professional and paraprofessional staff and students/interns gaining clinical experience;
- Attends and participates in workshops and conferences;
- Instructs and demonstrates to individuals and parents treatments to be carried on in a treatment center and at home;
- Makes adaptive equipment;
- Maintains records and prepares reports on individual care and administrative matters;
- Coordinates occupational therapy services with other disciplines such as physical, speech and rehabilitative therapies;
- Orders, requisitions and distributes supplies and materials;
- Coordinates efforts of volunteers;
- May escort individuals on trips into community;
- May perform duties in individuals home or community settings;
- May act as supervisor in their absence;
- May act as a consultant, advisor or resource person to other staff, programs or units;
- May attend conferences, individual study meetings and clinics;
- May maintain inventory;
- May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP);
- Performs related duties as required.
CONSULTING:
- Provides consultative services to public and private agencies in an assigned region of state or on a statewide basis with emphasis on pediatrics;
- Instructs professionals, paraprofessionals, individuals and family members in appropriate way to carry out therapeutic program and encourages self-care at home;
- Develops, supervises and operates therapeutic clinics or programs in an assigned area of state;
- Assists in development of educational materials and procedural manuals;
- Assists in evaluation of services and procedures being purchased by state or being rendered by state run facilities;
- Prepares and presents educational material for in-service training programs;
- Assists in recruitment and orientation of professional staff;
- Prepares growth and development tests;
- Assists in planning and participates in special research studies;
- Prepares reports of activities and maintains individuals records;
- May provide direct service to individuals;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
CLINICAL:
- Considerable knowledge of
+ principles and practices of occupational therapy;
+ anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, neuroanatomy and individual and group dynamics as applied to occupational therapy;
+ adaptive equipment and its proper application;
- 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.
CONSULTING:
- Considerable knowledge of
+ principles and practices of occupational therapy with emphasis on pediatrics;
+ adaptive equipment and its proper application;
- Knowledge of
+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
+ concepts and practices of public health;
- Considerable
+ interpersonal skills;
+ oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain licensure as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders
- Experience performing standardized and non-standardized assessments
- Experience in completing and presenting written reports and documentation related to findings
- Experience working both independently and collaboratively
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.
INTRODUCTION
Use your occupational therapy expertise to support inpatient recovery through meaningful, skills‑based interventions.
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has an opening for an Occupational Therapist (PCN 143245) for the Learning Center Unit at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Middletown.
Schedule
- Part‑time, 28 hours per week
- First shift, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday – Saturday
What We Can Offer You
- Comprehensive state employee benefits
- Access the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options
- Professional growth and career development opportunities
- A commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance
Benefits may vary or may not apply to certain part‑time positions.
Position Highlights
- Provides essential occupational therapy services that support treatment needs, continuity of care and regulatory standards
- Conducts assessments and delivers active treatment including individual and group instruction in daily living, independent living, sensorimotor and psychosocial skills
- Develops and implements treatment plans and therapeutic activities consistent with physician prescriptions
- Serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to coordinated, patient‑centered care
- Ensures timely assessments and consistent access to interventions that support recovery goals, discharge planning and overall patient well‑being
- Other duties as assigned
A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticut’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.
About us
DMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated, holistic network of services that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency.
CVH provides trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.
SELECTION PLAN
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- 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.
- 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.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
- For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- 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.
- This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Ben Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state facility this class is accountable for providing professional occupational therapy services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
CLINICAL:
- Selects, plans, administers and implements occupational therapy programs for training of individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;
- Administers individual and group instructions to individuals in various occupational therapies 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 and carries out treatment and activities for individuals consistent with physician prescription;
- Assesses individuals educational needs;
- Organizes new projects and methods;
- Serves as a member of the treatment team;
- Consults with supervisor, physicians and other professionals regarding individual reactions, progress and treatment plans;
- Recommends changes in individuals treatment;
- Participates in training programs for professional and paraprofessional staff and students/interns gaining clinical experience;
- Attends and participates in workshops and conferences;
- Instructs and demonstrates to individuals and parents treatments to be carried on in a treatment center and at home;
- Makes adaptive equipment;
- Maintains records and prepares reports on individual care and administrative matters;
- Coordinates occupational therapy services with other disciplines such as physical, speech and rehabilitative therapies;
- Orders, requisitions and distributes supplies and materials;
- Coordinates efforts of volunteers;
- May escort individuals on trips into community;
- May perform duties in individuals home or community settings;
- May act as supervisor in their absence;
- May act as a consultant, advisor or resource person to other staff, programs or units;
- May attend conferences, individual study meetings and clinics;
- May maintain inventory;
- May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP);
- Performs related duties as required.
CONSULTING:
- Provides consultative services to public and private agencies in an assigned region of state or on a statewide basis with emphasis on pediatrics;
- Instructs professionals, paraprofessionals, individuals and family members in appropriate way to carry out therapeutic program and encourages self-care at home;
- Develops, supervises and operates therapeutic clinics or programs in an assigned area of state;
- Assists in development of educational materials and procedural manuals;
- Assists in evaluation of services and procedures being purchased by state or being rendered by state run facilities;
- Prepares and presents educational material for in-service training programs;
- Assists in recruitment and orientation of professional staff;
- Prepares growth and development tests;
- Assists in planning and participates in special research studies;
- Prepares reports of activities and maintains individuals records;
- May provide direct service to individuals;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
CLINICAL:
- Considerable knowledge of
+ principles and practices of occupational therapy;
+ anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, neuroanatomy and individual and group dynamics as applied to occupational therapy;
+ adaptive equipment and its proper application;
- 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.
CONSULTING:
- Considerable knowledge of
+ principles and practices of occupational therapy with emphasis on pediatrics;
+ adaptive equipment and its proper application;
- Knowledge of
+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
+ concepts and practices of public health;
- Considerable
+ interpersonal skills;
+ oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain licensure as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders
- Experience performing standardized and non-standardized assessments
- Experience in completing and presenting written reports and documentation related to findings
- Experience working both independently and collaboratively
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.
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Which companies sponsor visas for occupational therapists in Connecticut?
Connecticut's largest healthcare systems are the most consistent sponsors for occupational therapist roles. Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and Gaylord Specialty Healthcare have all sponsored international OTs through H-1B visa and employment-based green card pathways. Rehabilitation networks and long-term care operators, including those affiliated with Trinity Health Of New England, also have established sponsorship track records for licensed OT positions.
Which visa types are most common for occupational therapist roles in Connecticut?
The H-1B is the most common visa for occupational therapists in Connecticut, as OT roles in hospital and clinical settings typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a relevant degree. EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship is also relatively common, particularly for OTs pursuing permanent residency through employer-sponsored green card processes. Some international OTs initially enter on TN visas if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals, as OT is listed as a qualifying TN profession.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most occupational therapist sponsorship jobs?
Hartford and New Haven are the two primary hubs for occupational therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut, driven by the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers in both cities. Bridgeport, Waterbury, and Danbury also see consistent demand, particularly in outpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities. Rural and suburban areas across the state often have openings but with fewer employers that have established international hiring processes.
How to find occupational therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find occupational therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut, as the platform filters specifically for roles where employers have indicated sponsorship availability. Rather than sorting through general job listings, you can focus on Connecticut OT positions with verified sponsorship context. It is worth checking regularly, as hospital systems and rehabilitation networks in Hartford and New Haven post openings on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
Are there state-specific considerations for occupational therapists seeking visa sponsorship in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires occupational therapists to hold an active state license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health before practicing, and most sponsoring employers will expect licensure to be in place or in process before a start date. Connecticut participates in the OT licensure compact, which can simplify the process for OTs already licensed in compact member states. The state's high cost of living relative to national averages is also worth factoring into employment decisions, though live salary data is displayed separately on this page.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored occupational therapist jobs in Connecticut?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.