Rehab Therapy Tech III

Job Description:
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 each other, teamwork, and inclusivity. HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest 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.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations. Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required 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.

Directly implements treatment plans through “hands on” methods, monitors
treatment goals and objectives through direct contact observation.

Assists in the development and evaluation of treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation,
dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation).

Assists the assigned therapist or vocational/day programming supervisor in
conducting functional skills assessments (e.g., preparing materials for assessments, reviewing prior assessments, conducting direct contact
observations).

Schedules, assists with and/or provides staff training to Psychiatric Nurse
Assistants (PNA’s) to ensure continuity and follow through of treatment plan
objectives during hours when Therapists or RTTs are not available and depending
on SH needs.

Monitors the implementation of the program objectives by the PNA’s, gathers data and report this to the interdisciplinary team as well as the therapist or supervisor overseeing their respective discipline.

Ensures the satisfactory completion of paperwork in program related areas in
order to meet applicable standards and procedures.

Ensures the collection of data related to treatment plans in order to accurately assess the individual’s progress.

Participates in the interdisciplinary team process including providing information regarding the results of functional skills assessments and response to interventions as well as the results of monitoring and staff training efforts as mentioned above.

Provides feedback to the team about the individual’s progress, works with PNA’s to maintain a connection and assists with the development of treatment plans for the assigned discipline.

Maintains current skills in relation to assigned responsibilities.

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.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge and skills in relevant therapeutic techniques (e.g., applied behavior analysis, sensory integration, etc.).

Ability to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to assist in development of treatment and support plans.

Ability to develop and maintain data collection systems for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation).

Ability to utilize personal computers and relevant software.

General knowledge, or ability to gain knowledge, of Joint Commission/Behavioral Health regulations and state hospital policies and procedures.

Ability to meet the same physical requirements as those for direct contact staff positions.

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

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