Rehabilitation Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; White City (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oregon is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to support the DRRTP within the SORCC.

The role delivers short-term rehabilitation services to Veterans, their families, and groups, under the supervision of the Assistant Chief of Staff of Mental Health. The position requires English proficiency and may require GS-level consideration with eligibility for specialized experience or appropriate graduate study.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English is required.
• Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent combinations to meet experience requirements.
• Experience in psychology-related direct services or counseling is preferred.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary mental health team and document care.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services to Veterans in DRRTP.
• Direct treatment goal implementation and input into discharge plans.
• Facilitate daily individual and group sessions.
• Maintain contact with Veterans and document progress in medical records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on treatment plans and updates.
• Respond to emergencies with crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education (1 year)

Job description

Summary

The Rehabilitation Technician is assigned to the Assistant Chief of Staff of Mental Health Service Line providing clinical services to Veterans in the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (DRRTP). The position provides short term rehabilitation services to Veterans - family members - and groups of Veterans in the SORCC DRRTP.

Summary

The Rehabilitation Technician is assigned to the Assistant Chief of Staff of Mental Health Service Line providing clinical services to Veterans in the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (DRRTP). The position provides short term rehabilitation services to Veterans - family members - and groups of Veterans in the SORCC DRRTP.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. -AND- You may qualify at the GS-5 level if you fulfill one of the following qualifications: -SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge - skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Rehabilitation Technician - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is experience that involved the observation of and assistance in the application of techniques relating to behavior - capacities - traits - interests - and activities of either humans or - under laboratory conditions - animals. Experience may have been gained in connection with a program of research or direct services in psychology that gave a practical understanding of some of the principles - methods - and techniques of psychology needed to assist professional psychologists. Specialized experience includes: applying counseling and supportive skills in individual and group sessions that are appropriate for patients with psychiatric and substance/alcohol abuse problems; maintaining ongoing contact with patients in the program - monitoring their progress through all phases of the program with individual contact and through written notes in the medical record. -OR- -EDUCATION: A full four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree - with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of subjects such as psychology - statistics - or other directly related subjects to the Rehabilitation Technician. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -OR- -COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience - as listed above - to meet the total experience requirements. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You may qualify at the GS-6 level if you fulfill one of the following qualifications: -SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge - skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Rehabilitation Technician - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is experience that involved the observation of and assistance in the application of techniques relating to behavior - capacities - traits - interests - and activities of either humans or - under laboratory conditions - animals. Experience may have been gained in connection with a program of research or direct services in psychology that gave a practical understanding of some of the principles - methods - and techniques of psychology needed to assist professional psychologists. Specialized experience includes: applying counseling and supportive skills in individual and group sessions that are appropriate for patients with psychiatric and substance/alcohol abuse problems; maintaining ongoing contact with patients in the program - monitoring their progress through all phases of the program with individual contact and through written notes in the medical record; working within an interdisciplinary team; applying skill of crisis intervention techniques for individuals in acute emotional distress and emergency procedures. -OR- -EDUCATION: One-half (1/2) year of graduate education - or an internship - directly related to the Rehabilitation Technician position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -OR- -COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience - as listed above - to meet the total experience requirements. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You may qualify at the GS-7 level if you fulfill one of the following qualifications: -SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge - skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Rehabilitation Technician - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is experience that involved the observation of and assistance in the application of techniques relating to behavior - capacities - traits - interests - and activities of either humans or - under laboratory conditions - animals. Experience may have been gained in connection with a program of research or direct services in psychology that gave a practical understanding of some of the principles - methods - and techniques of psychology needed to assist professional psychologists. Specialized experience includes: applying counseling and supportive skills in individual and group sessions that are appropriate for patients with psychiatric and substance/alcohol abuse problems; maintaining ongoing contact with patients in the program - monitoring their progress through all phases of the program with individual contact and through written notes in the medical record; working within an interdisciplinary team; applying skill of crisis intervention techniques for individuals in acute emotional distress and emergency procedures; participating in the quality improvement program for mental health and behavioral sciences; collecting data and maintaining charts. -OR- -EDUCATION: One (1) full year of graduate education - or an internship - directly related to the Rehabilitation Technician position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -OR- -COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience - as listed above - to meet the total experience requirements. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Physical Requirements: Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing - sitting - walking - lifting - moving equipment and furniture and other items along with documentation and use of computers. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualification-standards/.

Duties

• ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties and responsibilities include: Provides support and rehabilitation services directed towards the goal of returning the Veteran to his/her community - without dependence on drugs or alcohol - functioning effectively and compliant with medications and treatment
• Directs and supports the Veteran in the implementation of treatment goals and provides input into the treatment and discharge plans
• Facilitates daily individual and group sessions
• Provides counseling follow-up of Veteran patient case load - utilizing accepted standards for individual counseling techniques concerned with psychosocial recovery and rehabilitation
• Interacts with interdisciplinary treatment teams on treatment plan development - implementation - and progress review
• Provides pertinent information during treatment team planning meetings
• Maintains ongoing contact with Veterans in the programs - monitoring their progress through all phases of the program with individual contact and through written notes in the resident's medical record
• Responds to emergencies and has thorough knowledge of rehabilitation operations to assume temporary control of situations and areas
• Completes critical incident management and provides crisis intervention and other emergency patient situations with specific instructions
• evaluates and assesses patients how may be at risk to hurt themselves or others
• Participates in the Quality Improvement program of mental health and behavioral sciences - including developing monitors - evaluation of monitors and collecting data
• Maintains thorough knowledge of current trends in the field of mental health - recovery - and substance abuse by attending seminars - workshops - and continuing education courses
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Compressed Tour- First week: Thursday-Saturday 9:00am-9:30pm
• Second week: Wednesday 9:00am-5:30pm - Thursday-Saturday 9:00am-9:30pm Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved