Registered Therapist V

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Vernon, TX

1d•$8,593 - $11,865•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 Registered Therapist V performs highly advanced (senior level) therapeutic rehabilitation work. Responsibilities include conducting and overseeing highly advanced rehabilitation activities in an inpatient psychiatric mental health environment. The Registered Therapist V is tasked with supervising and executing the development, implementation, and administration of all rehabilitation programs. Additionally, the Registered Therapist V reviews the policy and procedure manual along with patient information materials. They actively participate as a collaborative member in various councils, teams, and committees. manage and supervise a skilled workforce that is proficient in delivering exceptional, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care. Operates with extensive latitude and freedom to exercise personal initiative and make independent judgments. 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. Essential Job Functions (EJFs): 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. Oversees and ensures programming is evidenced-based, recovery oriented, trauma informed, and relevant to preparing patients for healthy living in the least restrictive environment by observing and evaluating the therapeutic staff. Quality Assurance assessments are conducted quarterly on all unlicensed Rehab Therapy technicians under the direct supervision of the Registered Therapist V by the Registered Therapist V on all classroom instruction and patient documentation. Assures that patients' cultural and/or other special needs of patients who attend Central Rehabilitation classes and activities are formally addressed so that he or she can fully participate in rehabilitation activities. This accomplished by instruction and printed Competency information that is provided for patients with language, competency level challenges. One on one sessions are also utilized to assure this process is executed properly. Reviews policy and procedure manual and any patient information (handouts, educational material, electronic media, etc.) is current, recovery oriented, individualized, and adheres to the Texas Administrative Code, Agency Rules and Regulations, and established hospital policies and procedures. Serves as a collaborating member on assigned councils, teams, forums, and committees to enhance the quality of care for persons served and to promote the partnership between Central Rehabilitation Services and internal and external stakeholders. Chairs multiple committees and teams including but not limited to the Wellness Committee and Central Rehabilitation Services Quality Improvement team. Maintains and supervises a program workforce who are competent in the provision of high quality, recovery orientated, trauma informed patient centered care. The Registered Therapist V engages in regular morning meetings, conducts in-service meetings, leads trainings, and oversees the Quality Improvement Team (QIT) meetings to help ensure staff of the Central Rehabilitation Services Building, Client Worker Program, Greenhouse, and Village Square areas are providing the most therapeutic programming possible for patients served. Oversees the development, implementation, and management of all rehabilitation services including Adult Education, Client Worker Program, Psychosocial Education, and Therapeutic Rehabilitation in the Central Rehabilitation Programs of the General Psychiatric Campus.. Provides consultation and collaboration among departments, units, recovery teams and administration to establish an active rehabilitation department with patient goals/objectives based on recovery needs. Utilizes patient input to improve services by providing Quarterly Patient Satisfactory Surveys to all areas that the Registered Therapist V oversees. Attendance is also analyzed as a factor of class effectiveness. Both the surveys, attendance, and observations are utilized to evaluate the progress or success of the classroom environment and experience. Any alterations and/or modifications to the classroom instruction or environment are established based of those three factors. 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university program with major coursework in one of the recognized therapeutic rehabilitation disciplines such as physical therapy, art therapy, music therapy, dance movement, recreation, or drama, occupational or speech.
Related psychiatric patient or therapy training or five years of experience in a psychiatric setting or with special populations.
Five years of experience providing occupational therapy services to Children, Adolescents, Adults or Senior Adults.
Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must be a licensed or credentialed therapist in one of the therapy specialties.
Current national registration, state licensure, or certification as required by law in the therapeutic specialty for which the Registered Therapist is to work.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation therapy in working with the following patient populations: mentally ill, cognitively impaired (TBI, learning disabled, Alzheimer's, dementia), physically challenged, functionally impaired, and /or with infectious disease.
Knowledge of approved methods of facilitating, instructing, interacting, and supervising patients.
Knowledge of behavior modification techniques.
Knowledge of recovery/trauma-informed care (TIC).
Knowledge of an electronic medical record system.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of health, safety, infection control, and quality improvement.
Skills in the application and use of tools, orthopedic equipment, materials, or skills common to the occupational therapy.
Skills in evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation of patient progress.
Skills in the use of computers and applicable software.
Ability to plan, develop, implement, and facilitate treatment focused therapy groups or one to one treatment.
Ability to coordinate program activities.
Ability to motivate and sustain patients’ interest in rehabilitation groups and activities.
Ability to observe, evaluate, communicate, and document patient progress.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to interact with staff and patients effectively.
Ability to train, instruct, and supervise the work of others.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.
The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

Responsibilities

Conducts and oversees highly advanced rehabilitation activities in an inpatient psychiatric mental health environment.
Supervises and executes the development, implementation, and administration of all rehabilitation programs.
Reviews the policy and procedure manual along with patient information materials.
Actively participates as a collaborative member in various councils, teams, and committees.
Manages and supervises a skilled workforce that is proficient in delivering exceptional, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care.
Oversees and ensures programming is evidenced-based, recovery oriented, trauma informed, and relevant to preparing patients for healthy living in the least restrictive environment by observing and evaluating the therapeutic staff.
Conducts Quality Assurance assessments quarterly on all unlicensed Rehab Therapy technicians.
Assures that patients' cultural and/or other special needs are formally addressed so that they can fully participate in rehabilitation activities.
Reviews policy and procedure manual and any patient information to ensure it is current, recovery oriented, individualized, and adheres to Texas Administrative Code, Agency Rules and Regulations, and established hospital policies and procedures.
Serves as a collaborating member on assigned councils, teams, forums, and committees.
Chairs multiple committees and teams including but not limited to the Wellness Committee and Central Rehabilitation Services Quality Improvement team.
Maintains and supervises a program workforce who are competent in the provision of high quality, recovery orientated, trauma informed patient centered care.
Engages in regular morning meetings, conducts in-service meetings, leads trainings, and oversees the Quality Improvement Team (QIT) meetings.
Oversees the development, implementation, and management of all rehabilitation services including Adult Education, Client Worker Program, Psychosocial Education, and Therapeutic Rehabilitation in the Central Rehabilitation Programs of the General Psychiatric Campus.
Provides consultation and collaboration among departments, units, recovery teams and administration to establish an active rehabilitation department with patient goals/objectives based on recovery needs.
Utilizes patient input to improve services by providing Quarterly Patient Satisfactory Surveys.
Analyzes attendance as a factor of class effectiveness.
Establishes alterations and/or modifications to the classroom instruction or environment based on surveys, attendance, and observations.
Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.