Rehab Therapy Tech III

Posting 22083
-Posted
10/05/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Max Sec Psych  Nursing

- Healthcare Support

- Vernon State Hospital

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) -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:

Rehab Therapy Tech III Job Title: Rehab Therapy Tech III Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Max Sec Psych  Nursing Posting Number: 22083 Closing Date: 10/19/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Support Salary Range: $3,047.58-$4,149.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12 Shift: Day Additional Shift: None 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 Other Locations: Vernon MOS Codes: 4C0X1,65A,65B,66C,66R,68F,68L,HM

Brief

Job Description:

Rehab Therapy Tech on Behavior Management Treatment Program (BMTP)

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 Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (RTT) performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work. Provides assistance to therapists for an assigned therapeutic specialty, (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational /day programming). Provides direct contact instruction/training for patients on their treatment plans for the RTT’s assigned therapeutic specialty. Trains others to ensure continuity of treatment plans.

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle may be required. Works under the general supervision of a Registered Therapist, Psychologist, or Vocational/Day Programming Supervisor with moderate 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.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

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