REHABILITATION THERAPIST - 60074350

State of Florida•CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

2d•$34,760 - $64,833•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapist performs skilled professional work planning and providing direct resident services through a variety of therapeutic activities at Florida State Hospital, a large mental health treatment facility. The position evaluates programmatic and therapeutic needs, plans appropriate services, implements scheduled sessions, and continually evaluates services delivered. At least 75% of the time is spent performing duties in a forensic facility or institution. The role requires independent judgment, a proactive approach, attention to detail, and collaboration across the program office. The therapist must use Total Quality Management principles and help maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of an allied health field discipline or rehabilitative science.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Ability to interview clients to identify needs.
Ability to plan and conduct rehabilitation therapy programs.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to write evaluation and progress reports.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a specified allied health, behavioral or rehabilitative science, music, physical education, vocational, sociology, trades and arts, industrial arts, leisure studies, or horticulture therapy field is preferred; relevant professional experience may substitute year for year.
Must be able to perform duties involving lifting, pulling, and squatting.
Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable based on the submitted application.
Application must be complete, include supervisor names and phone numbers for all employment periods, and account for employment gaps.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an allied health field, one of the behavioral or rehabilitative sciences, music therapy, music education, music, physical education with coursework in adaptive physical education, vocational education, sociology, trades and arts education, industrial arts education, leisure studies with coursework in therapeutic recreation, or horticulture therapy.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents’ programmatic and therapeutic needs and plan, provide, and continually evaluate appropriate therapeutic services.
Provide direct resident services, including Illness Management and Recovery, psychiatric rehabilitation, substance abuse treatment, anger management, stress management, wellness recovery, competency restoration, and enrichment services.
Build trusting relationships with residents and assist them in choosing desired roles and obtaining the skills and supports needed to achieve their goals.
Document progress and residents’ reactions and perspectives in progress notes in accordance with facility procedures and policies.
Conduct interviews and assessments, review records, and consult with recovery team members to identify residents’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
Coordinate program evaluations, assess intended outcomes, identify improvement processes, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Revise or develop programs as directed by the supervisor.
Maintain required facility training and increase knowledge of best practices and new service-delivery techniques.
Provide learning opportunities, supervision, and mentorship to trainees, including interns, volunteers, and community visitors.
Model and provide training for other staff as directed by the supervisor.
Support unit and hospital-wide activities and initiatives as directed by the supervisor.
Escort residents to activities as directed and maintain a safe environment.
Perform other related work as required.