Rehabilitation Teacher II

Career Opportunities:
Rehabilitation Teacher II (18978)

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 Teacher II

Job Title: Rehabilitation Teacher II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Vernon South Campus

Posting Number: 18978

Closing Date: 08/15/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

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

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-16

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: None

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:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

Other Locations: None

MOS Codes: 4C0 X1

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.

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.

Assists in the development of and independently leads activity-based functional psychoeducation, psychosocial programs and special events relevant for client population. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to teach skills necessary for clients' achievement of independent living. Instructs clients in wellness activities to include, but not limited to, exercise, arts and crafts, outdoor sports, coping skills, social skills, medication management, diagnosis education, pre-vocational, and identifying support systems.

Selects activities based on patient function, abilities, strengths, and interests. Services are provided individually and in groups.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams using feedback loops of Person-Centered Recovery Plan meetings and hand-off communication to provide feedback on patient engagement and response to interventions in order to modify or enhance treatment plan goals, objectives and update interventions.

Assists Rehab Director or designated supervisor in development of teaching materials, session plans, and methods of implementation to assist in development of patient independent living and other recovery skills.

Responsibly prepares supplies, equipment, and materials for scheduled activities / special events. Submits purchase requests to replenish stock of supplies, equipment, and materials as needed.

Completes all relevant documentation in computer-based medical record as required by policy in a timely manner and with required format. Documents accordingly based on each person’s recovery goals, objectives, interventions, and outcomes. Progress notes are completed within JC, CMS, facility, and…