Rehab Therapist - Mental Health

Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) serving San Mateo County residents, 18‑59, with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization.

We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.

Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

The Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to clients, both on an individual and group basis.

Full‑Time | AM |

Shifts:

8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Days:
Sunday – Thursday

Expected starting wage is $29.58. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

One (1) year of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting is required. A B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy or Vocational Counseling, license commensurate with the degree and a valid Class II California Drivers License and insurability may be required. Criminal justice clearance and education verification are required.

• Mission, values and beliefs – Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.

• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem‑solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
• Coordinates and provides rehabilitation treatment services for assigned clients, including:

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
• Actively participates and facilitates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.

• Observes, records and reports client social, ADL and psychiatric behavior.
• Completes the psycho‑social assessment, including assessing the clients educational and vocational needs.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies, including:

• Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co‑workers with concern and promotes group morale.

• Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
• Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or…