Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III

Texas Health and Human Services; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent health agency where your role as a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III will directly impact the lives of individuals in need. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with therapists and assist in implementing treatment plans for various therapeutic specialties. You'll engage in hands-on methods to monitor progress, train staff, and ensure continuity of care. With a supportive environment that values your contributions, you can advance your career while making a meaningful difference in the community. Embrace this chance to grow professionally in a fulfilling role that prioritizes compassion and teamwork.

Benefits

100% Paid Employee Health Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Generous Time Off Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge in therapeutic techniques and ability to train staff.
• Experience with mental illness or developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Assist in developing and evaluating treatment plans.

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Staff Training

Effective Communication

Cooperative Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Functional Title: Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III

Job Title: Rehab Therapy Tech III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: DevelopMntl Education

Posting Number: 1845

Closing Date: 05/27/2025

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10

Salary Range: $3,047.58-$3,547.58

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Applicable

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Job Location City: WICHITA FALLS

Job Location Address: 6515 KEMP BLVD

Brief Job Description:

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (RTT) performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work. Provides assistance to therapists for an assigned therapeutic specialty, (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational/day programming). Provides direct contact instruction/training for patients on their treatment plans for the RTT’s assigned therapeutic specialty. Trains others to ensure continuity of treatment plans. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle may be required. Works under the general supervision of a Registered Therapist, Psychologist, or Vocational/Day Programming Supervisor with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

1. Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
2. Directly implements treatment plans through “hands on” methods, monitors treatment goals and objectives through direct contact observation.
3. Assists in the development and evaluation of treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty.
4. Assists the assigned therapist or vocational/day programming supervisor in conducting functional skills assessments.
5. Schedules, assists with and/or provides staff training to Psychiatric Nurse Assistants (PNA’s) to ensure continuity and follow through of treatment plan objectives.
6. Monitors the implementation of the program objectives by the PNA’s, gathers data and report this to the interdisciplinary team as well as the therapist or supervisor overseeing their respective discipline.
7. Ensures the satisfactory completion of paperwork in program related areas in order to meet applicable standards and procedures.
8. Ensures the collection of data related to treatment plans in order to accurately assess the individual’s progress.
9. Participates in the interdisciplinary team process including providing information regarding the results of functional skills assessments.
10. Maintains current skills in relation to assigned responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Knowledge and skills in relevant therapeutic techniques.
2. Ability to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
4. Ability to assist in development of treatment and support plans.
5. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date is required or preferred.

Initial Screening Criteria:

High school diploma or GED preferred or at least six months of work experience with people who have mental illness or developmental disabilities performing therapeutic work.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks. Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.