Silver Hill Hospital·New Canaan, Connecticut
The Occupational Therapy Contractor will conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to enhance patients' functional independence and daily living skills. They will also facilitate therapeutic interventions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support community reintegration within a residential setting.
The Occupational Therapy Contractor provides specialized, recovery-oriented occupational therapy services within our residential programs, primarily a program specializing in CPTSD and DID. This role focuses on enhancing patients’ functional independence, daily living skills, and overall quality of life through structured, evidence-based interventions. The Occupational Therapist collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support patients in building meaningful routines, improving coping strategies, and preparing for successful community reintegration. This is a contractor position working up to five hours per week.
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess functional abilities, including activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive functioning, sensory processing, and psychosocial skills.
Develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans aligned with each patient’s clinical presentation, treatment goals, and discharge planning needs.
Continuously assess patient progress and adjust interventions to support measurable outcomes.
Facilitate individual occupational therapy sessions focused on skill-building in areas such as daily structure, time management, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social participation.
Provide interventions that promote independence in ADLs/IADLs, including hygiene and routines.
Support patients in developing healthy routines, leisure exploration, and engagement in meaningful activities that promote recovery.
Integrate occupational therapy interventions into the residential milieu to reinforce skill generalization and real-world application.
Collaborate with residential staff to identify opportunities for patients to practice skills within the program environment.
Provide recommendations for environmental modifications or supports to enhance patient functioning and safety.
Silver Hill Hospital (“SHH”) is fully committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination). Therefore, except in any cases of bona fide occupational qualification or need, SHH will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, (unless it is shown by supervisory personnel that a disability prevents performance of the work involved or may result in undue hardship) in all aspects of the employment process and relationship. This policy is based on the understanding that an applicant is able to handle the job requirements. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy and possess current state licensure. A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.