Rehab Therapy Tech-Patient Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a Rehab Therapy Tech IV at Vernon State Hospital to support a comprehensive rehabilitation program and contribute to patient recovery.

The role requires rotating shifts (11-8) and occasional Saturdays, with opportunities for professional growth within a large state system. This full-time position offers a stable, on-site work environment in Vernon, Texas.

Qualifications

• The Rehab Therapy Tech IV performs highly complex (senior-level) rehabilitative therapy work.
• Assists with development, implementation, and execution of a planned rehabilitation program.
• Assists in training new rehabilitation staff and provides guidance to other staff.

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly and may be scheduled for specific/rotating shifts, extended shifts, or overtime.
• Ensures quality rehabilitation programming to promote successful community return.
• Instructs patients in therapeutic activities such as games, recreation, fitness, swimming, crafts, and team-building.
• Provides instruction to patients in self-care, independent living, and character-building topics.
• Maintains patient observation, documents participation and behavior in progress notes.
• Trains Rehabilitation Technicians and supports department leadership as needed.

Job description

Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location:

VERNON, 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: MaxSecPsych NursingPosting Number: 21787Closing Date: 10/07/2026Posting Audience: Internal and ExternalOccupational Category: Healthcare SupportSalary Range: $3,649.83 - $4,594.50Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14Shift: Day

Additional ShiftTelework: Not Eligible for TeleworkTravel: Up to 5%Regular/Temporary: RegularFull Time/Part Time: Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location: Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

Other Locations:MOS Codes: 4C0X1,65A,65B,66C,66R,68F,68L,HM

This position is for a Rehab Tech IV on the BMTP program. This position requires to rotate 11-8 shifts as well as Saturdays.

Brief Job DescriptionWould 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.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

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.