Rehabilitation Therapist

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals who are committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery. Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals. Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed towards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible.

Our team of professionals assist our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy and our community integration program. Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare/Medicaid Hospital.

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals who are committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery. Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals. Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed towards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $41,210.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

• Participates in the development of individual patient and resident treatment plans to ensure appropriate care.
• Assesses individual patient/resident interests, needs, skills, and limitations to provide input into treatment plans and training programs.

• Plans and directs various rehabilitative activities for individual and group participation in accordance with treatment plans.
• Stimulates patient interest in activities to encourage participation and progress.
• Advises and reinforces patients on acceptable social behavior to support rehabilitation goals.

• Prepares and maintains monthly reports, progress reports, and daily documentation as necessary to track patient progress.
• Evaluates patient and resident progress as measured against treatment goals and objectives.
• Ensures workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) as an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of assessing therapeutic needs and providing rehabilitation services
• Specialized knowledge of symptoms and limitations of various mental and physical disabilities and ability to plan and execute effective rehabilitation methods
• Ability to formulate and implement individual treatment plans and rehabilitation programs and ensure effective execution
• Ability to appropriately change or amend treatment plans to meet patient needs

• Specialized knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines for the care, treatment, and rights of the mentally challenged
• Working knowledge of the role of other treatment disciplines (psychology, social work, dietetics, nursing) and ability to integrate them into overall treatment plans
• Ability to effectively assess and document patient needs and progress

• Ability to advise and reinforce patients on acceptable social behavior
• Effective communication skills to engage patients, residents, and interdisciplinary teams

• At least one (1) year of work experience in rehabilitation services for developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders

• Must obtain CPR…