Therapy Technician III

Overview

Date:
Jan 26, 2026

Location:

Vernon, TX

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Functional Title: Therapy Technician III
Job Title: Rehab Therapy Tech III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Music Therapy Clinical Svs
Posting Number: 13245
Closing Date: 04/26/2026
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
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: MOS Codes: 4C0X1,65A,65B,66C,66R,68F,68L,HM

This position is for Music Therapy

• 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 reports 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.

• Knowledge and skills in relevant therapeutic techniques (e.g., applied behavior analysis, sensory integration, etc.).
• Knowledge of how to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission/Behavioral Health regulations and state hospital policies and procedures.
• 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 utilize personal computers and relevant software.
• Ability to make accurate notes of an observation session and to write reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain data collection systems for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement…