Rehab Therapy Tech III

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Functional

Title:

Rehab Therapy Tech III

Job Title:

Rehab Therapy Tech III

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Recreation Progs

Posting Number: 12617

Closing Date: 02/07/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12

Salary Range: $3,047.58 - $4,149.83

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 15%

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:

MOS Codes: 4C0X1,65A,65B,66C,66R,68F,68L,HM

Brief

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 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 nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The 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.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

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…