Rehabilitation Therapist

State of Indiana•Richmond, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapist works at Richmond State Hospital, a public behavioral health facility operated by the State of Indiana. The hospital provides psychiatric and co-occurring treatment for adults and offers individual and group psychotherapy, rehabilitation therapies, family services, educational programming, and patient employment opportunities. The role supports patient and resident rehabilitation by assessing therapeutic needs, contributing to individualized treatment plans, and planning and directing rehabilitative activities. The therapist encourages participation, reinforces appropriate social behavior, documents progress, and evaluates outcomes against treatment goals. The position requires workday attendance at assigned worksites. A degree is not required; at least one year of experience applying relevant knowledge and skills in a similar role may be considered. CPR certification must be obtained and maintained throughout employment. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and methods for assessing therapeutic needs and providing rehabilitation services.
Specialized knowledge of symptoms and limitations associated with various mental and physical disabilities, and ability to plan and execute effective rehabilitation methods.
Ability to formulate and implement individual treatment plans and rehabilitation programs and ensure their effective execution.
Ability to change or amend treatment plans appropriately to meet patient needs.
Specialized knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines concerning the care, treatment, and rights of people with mental challenges.
Working knowledge of other treatment disciplines, including psychology, social work, dietetics, and nursing, and ability to integrate them into overall treatment plans.
Ability to assess and document patient needs and progress effectively.
Ability to advise and reinforce patients on acceptable social behavior.
Effective communication skills for engaging patients, residents, and interdisciplinary teams.
Must obtain CPR certification, demonstrate the ability to perform CPR techniques, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing individual patient and resident treatment plans to ensure appropriate care.
Assess patients’ and residents’ interests, needs, skills, and limitations and provide input into treatment plans and training programs.
Plan and direct rehabilitative activities for individual and group participation in accordance with treatment plans.
Stimulate patient interest in activities to encourage participation and progress.
Advise and reinforce patients on acceptable social behavior to support rehabilitation goals.
Prepare and maintain monthly reports, progress reports, and daily documentation as necessary to track patient progress.
Evaluate patient and resident progress against treatment goals and objectives.
Ensure workday attendance at assigned worksite(s).

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including paid new-parent leave and childbirth recovery leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, vacation, personal and sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.