Director of Rehabilitation
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Date:
Aug 3, 2026
Location:
HARLINGEN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional
Title:
Director of Rehabilitation
Job Title: Registered Therapist V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Adm Acute Care Psych Psychology
Posting Number: 19679
Closing Date: 11/01/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Range: $8,592.89 - $11,864.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility
Location:
Rio Grande State Center
Job Location City: HARLINGEN
Job Location Address: 1401 S RANGERVILLE RD
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 230X,42BX,42NX,42TX,65A,65B,68F,68L,HM,HN,HS,SEI
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Brief Job Description
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.
HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.
The Registered Therapist V performs highly advanced (senior level) therapeutic rehabilitation work. Responsibilities include conducting and overseeing highly advanced rehabilitation activities in an inpatient psychiatric mental health environment. The Registered Therapist V is tasked with supervising and executing the development, implementation, and administration of all rehabilitation programs. Additionally, the Registered Therapist V reviews the policy and procedure manual along with patient information materials.
They actively participate as a collaborative member in various councils, teams, and committees. manage and supervise a skilled workforce that is proficient in delivering exceptional, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care. Operates with extensive latitude and freedom to exercise personal initiative and make independent judgments.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Oversees and ensures programming is evidenced-based, recovery oriented, trauma informed, and relevant to preparing patients for healthy living in the least restrictive environment by observing and evaluating the therapeutic staff. Quality Assurance…
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