REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)

State of California•Atascadero, CA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapist (Safety) will be directed by the Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist in collaboration with the Program Director, Chief of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Conduct and prepare written Rehabilitation Therapy Assessments/ evaluations Participate in Treatment Plan meetings to review each patient's progress towards community reintegration Provide written documentation on patients' progress pertaining to their rehabilitation therapy program Organize, plan and conduct rehabilitation therapy/leisure skill groups Provide and maintain a monthly activity calendar of all supplemental rehabilitation therapy programs offered on the unit board Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI) Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients

Requirements

BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification
BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility MUST meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250)
BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Responsibilities

Conduct and prepare written Rehabilitation Therapy Assessments/ evaluations
Participate in Treatment Plan meetings to review each patient's progress towards community reintegration
Provide written documentation on patients' progress pertaining to their rehabilitation therapy program
Organize, plan and conduct rehabilitation therapy/leisure skill groups
Provide and maintain a monthly activity calendar of all supplemental rehabilitation therapy programs offered on the unit board
Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI)
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients

Benefits

Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually - specific accrual rates can be found here)
Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Commute Program
Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
Employee Assistance Program
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
ScholarShare (college savings account)
On-the-job training and professional development
Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards