Rehabilitation Teacher II

Date:
Oct 1, 2026

Location:

VERNON, TX

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: Max Sec Psych  Psychology
• Posting Number: 21926
• Closing Date: 12/30/2026
• 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
• 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: Vernon
• MOS Codes: 4C0 X1

Rehabilitation Teacher II on Extended Forensic Treatment Program (EFTP) 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,…