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.
Requirements summary
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.
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.
Duties/Responsibilities: Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning: 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.
Therapeutic Interventions: 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.
Residential Milieu Integration: 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.
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Care: Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions, as requested by the team.
Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, social work, and other clinical staff to ensure cohesive and coordinated care.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of all evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Ensure all services are delivered in alignment with best practices, ethical standards, and safety protocols.
Required Skills/Abilities: Strong understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented care within a mental health setting.
Strong interest in working with adult survivors of severe trauma and an ability to work sensitively with individuals experiencing post-traumatic and dissociative symptoms.
Capacity to modify interventions to meet the needs of this specific population and to adapt interventions to align with the global treatment approach of the residential program.
Ability to engage patients with diverse psychiatric presentations, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and thought disorders.
Ability to translate clinical concepts into practical, functional skill-building interventions.
Strong organizational, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Education and Experience: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (or eligibility for licensure).
Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a behavioral health, residential, or psychiatric setting preferred.
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.
Silver Hill Hospital is a nationally recognized, independent, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT.
For ninety four years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction.
Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around.
We have opportunities available for individuals who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our patients.
