Rehab Therapy Tech-Patient Services

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Functional

Title:

Rehab Therapy Tech-Patient Services

Job Title: Rehab Therapy Tech IV

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Max Sec Psych  Psychology

Posting Number: 14452

Closing Date: 06/01/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $3,649.83-$4,594.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

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 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 nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, 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.

• Attend work on a regular basis and may be asked to work specific shift, rotating, extended shift, or overtime in accordance with the agency leave policy.
• Assure quality rehabilitation programming is provided to patients daily to promote a successful return to the community. This includes assisting the Director of Rehabilitation and the Assistant Director in screening applicants, interviewing and onboarding qualified Rehabilitation Technicians, and facilitating instructional therapeutic activities such as interactive games, fitness and exercise, swimming, sports, creative crafts, and team building.
• Provide instruction to patients in self‑care, independent living, and character building, including self‑control, ethics, trustworthiness, integrity, fairness, honesty, responsibility, confidence, respect, citizenship, perseverance, and tolerance. Teach patients independent living skills and self‑care (e.g., decision making, career planning, finances, maintenance, general health, hygiene, etiquette, and manners).
• Maintain relationships with local colleges and community resources to schedule visits, guest speakers, and educational activities for clients.
• Observe patients during scheduled programming and document their behavior and level of participation in progress notes.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of patient needs by observing behaviors and identifying therapeutic activities that meet those needs. Implement workshops and groups on relevant topics.
• Assist the Assistant Director in training Rehabilitation Therapy Technicians, providing guidance as needed.
• Operate a state vehicle and transport patients, ensuring timely van reservations, thorough vehicle checks, seat‑belt use, and completion of required driving logs.
• Attend meetings, complete special projects, and assignments as directed. Participate in weekly department team meetings, case formulations, and unit overlap sessions to discuss patient needs. Organize and implement special projects…