Rehabilitation Therapists – Department of State Hospitals

Rehabilitation Therapists – Department of State Hospitals

Location:

Multiple California Locations Available

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Transform Lives Through Creative and Compassionate Care

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) is hiring Rehabilitation Therapists across multiplecedure specialties:
Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreational Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. This is your opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion in mental health rehabilitation.

Whether you're a recent graduate with the right credentials or an experienced therapist ready to take the next step, DSH offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters.

• Meaningful杏! Help patients rebuild skills and prepare for community reintegration.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values your voice and expertise.
• Career Growth: Access continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Robust Benefits: Enjoy a full benefits package including retirement, health, dental, and vision plans.

Under the clinical supervision of a Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist, you’ll:

• Conduct and document Rehabilitation Therapy Assessments
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• Participate in interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.
• Plan and lead group therapy sessions to build physical, emotional, and social skills.
• Track and report on patient progress toward therapeutic and rehabilitation goals.

• Completion of an approved clinical internship in your specialty, or
• Two years of full-time, paid experience in a clinical, residential, or community setting after obtaining your qualifying degree.

• Art Therapy: Master’s in Art Therapy or Art with emphasis in Art Therapy; or eligibility with the American Art Therapy Association.
• Dance Therapy: Master’s in Dance Therapy; or eligibility with the American Dance Therapy Association.
• Music Therapy: hatch>
  Degree in Music Therapy; or eligibility with the American Music Therapy Association.
• Occupational Therapy: Degree in Occupational Therapy; or certification (or eligibility) as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Recreational Therapy: Degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or certification (or eligibility) with a recognized therapeutic recreation organization.
• Deep understanding of rehabilitation services for mentally, developmentally, or physically disordered individuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional resilience and the physical ability to perform therapeutic duties in dynamic environments.

Drug screening is required unless already in a designated sensitive classification.