Rehab Therapy Tech - Patient Services

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Austin State Hospital is seeking a Rehab Therapy Tech IV to join the Adult Education department. This senior rehabilitation role supports the development, implementation, and execution of treatment programs, trains new staff, and helps ensure high-quality patient care in a state hospital setting.

Responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic activities, documenting progress, coordinating with the rehabilitation team, and assisting in program

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and delivering planned rehabilitation therapy programs.
• Trains and mentors new rehabilitation staff.
• Documents patient progress and behavior in progress notes.
• Coordinates with the director and team to plan discharge and community reintegration.

Job description

Date: Oct 30, 2026
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Rehab Therapy Tech - Patient ServicesJob Title: Rehab Therapy Tech IVAgency: Health & Human Services CommDepartment: Adult EducationPosting Number: 22889Closing Date: 12/29/2026Posting Audience: Internal and ExternalOccupational Category: Education Training and LibrarySalary Range: $3,649.83 - $4,594.50Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14Shift: Day
Additional Shift
Telework: Not Eligible for TeleworkTravel: Up to 10%Regular/Temporary: RegularFull Time/Part Time: Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location: Austin State Hospital
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4110 GUADALUPE
Other Locations:MOS Codes: 4C0X1,65A,65B,66C,66R,68F,68L,HM
Brief Job Description
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. 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 Rehab Therapy Tech IV performs highly complex (senior‑level) rehabilitative therapy work. Work involves assisting in the development, implementation, and execution of a planned and assigned program of rehabilitative therapy. Assists with assigning and/or providing guidance to other staff. Assists in training all new rehabilitation staff. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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.

Assures quality rehabilitation programming is provided to patients on a daily basis that will help to promote a successful return to the community through assisting the Director of Rehabilitation (Director) and the Assistant Director of Rehabilitation (Assistant Director) in screening applicants, interviewing and onboarding qualified Rehabilitation Technicians; facilitates and instructs patients in therapeutic activities, such as interactive games, therapeutic recreation activities, fitness and exercise, swimming skills, sports skills, creative crafts, arts and crafts, and team building activities.

Provides instruction to patients in a variety of courses related to self‑care, independent living, and character building as evidenced by instructing patients on character building including, self‑control, ethics, trustworthiness, integrity, fairness, honesty, responsibility, confidence, respect, citizenship, perseverance, and tolerance; teaches patients independent living skills and self‑care including, decision making, career planning, finances, maintenance, general health and hygiene, etiquette, and manners; maintains relationships with local colleges to assist in scheduling college visits for clients, as needed; maintains relationships with community resources to assist in scheduling guest speakers that will educate patients; assists the Assistant Director in assuring all new Rehabilitation Technicians maintain relationships with community resources and colleges, and schedules college tours and guest speakers on a regular basis.

Provides accurate observation of patient’s behavior and level of participation, reporting and documenting on patients served. Observes patients during scheduled programming and documents level of participation and the patient’s behavior in progress notes.

Develops and maintains knowledge of the needs of the patients served. Observes patient’s behaviors to assess the needs of the group and identifies what therapeutic activities will meet needs. Implements workshops and groups on topics that will meet the needs of the patients served.

Assists the Assistant Director in training Rehabilitation Therapy Technicians in all aspects of their job, and provides guidance as needed.

Operates a state vehicle and transports patients, as assigned. Assures the correct number of vans are reserved in a timely fashion for all off‑campus trips. Assures a thorough vehicle check is completed before taking the vans off‑campus. Assures all staff and patients are safely seated and their seat belts are buckled before leaving campus. Assures all driving logs are completed according to agency policy.

Attends meetings and completes special projects and assignments, as directed. Attends weekly department team meetings and participates by voicing any concerns and giving feedback. Attends case formulations, when needed, to learn the rehabilitation needs, likes, and dislikes of all new admissions. Attends overlap in the units when needed to discuss the current issues and needs of the patients. Organizes and implements special projects (i.e. dances, holiday parties, campus wide celebrations etc.).

Assures equipment and supplies are maintained and replaced as needed. Assures all equipment and supplies used by the rehabilitation department are in good working condition by doing weekly checks. Obtains approval for all purchases from the department director. Assures all new equipment is inventoried and stored appropriately. Assurs all equipment is checked out and checked in.

Researches and develops new curriculum, and coordinates and obtains approval for planned programming for patients served. Assures lesson plans are completed and turned in to the director.

Assures regular updates are documented to assist in maintaining current treatment planning. Provides feedback to the patient’s treatment team coordinator to assist in completing the recovery plan. Meets with the patient’s treatment team coordinator to identify goals for each patient served.

Assures that all assigned therapeutic facilities are kept clean and safe for the patients served. Assures all buildings and sport complex fields are kept safe and clean for patients. Maintains communication with plant operations regarding any needs for the buildings or grounds. Reserves buildings and sports complexes in a timely fashion for all rehabilitation activities. Assures a schedule is maintained for the areas that are available for daily use.

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 a alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in providing rehabilitation activities and services, and of mental illness and mental disabilities.

Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of supervising and overseeing the work of others.

Skills in utilizing computer hardware and software.

Skills in the use of equipment, tools, and materials used in