Rehabilitation Therapy Technician V

Career Opportunities:
Rehabilitation Therapy Technician V (16827)

Posting 16827
-Posted
- Health & Human Services Comm

- Music Therapy Clinical Svs

- Healthcare Support

- Terrell Center for Youth

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (2) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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.

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Functional

Title:

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician V

Job Title: Rehab Therapy Tech V

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Music Therapy Clinical Svs

Posting Number: 16827

Closing Date: 08/13/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $4,094.50-$5,094.16

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-16

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First);
Evenings (Second)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Terrell Center for Youth

Job Location City: TERRELL

Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN

Other Locations: Terrell

MOS Codes: 4C0X1,65A,65B,66C,66R,68F,68L,HM

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. The 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 Rehabilitation Therapy Technician V performs advanced (senior level) rehabilitative therapy work. Responsibilities include developing a comprehensive, structured, hospital-wide recreational activity program; developing and providing training for new Rehab Therapy Technicians, as well as continuing education for experienced Rehab Therapy Technicians; maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment; providing necessary instruction to assist patients in attaining optimum level of performance; providing services in groups or on an individual basis.

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician documents progress or changes in patient’s behavior. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary recovery team. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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.

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.

Independently leads and assists in the development of activity-based functional and recreational programs using relevant tasks for patient population. Schedules…