Rehab Therapy Tech III

Date: Aug 24, 2026
Location: Vernon, TX

About the Role

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. 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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned, including disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Directly implements treatment plans through “hands-on” methods, monitors treatment goals and objectives through direct contact observation.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation).
• Assists the assigned therapist or vocational/day programming supervisor in conducting functional skills assessments (e.g., preparing materials for assessments, reviewing prior assessments, conducting direct contact observations).
• Schedules, assists with, and/or provides staff training to Psychiatric Nurse Assistants (PNAs) to ensure continuity and follow-through of treatment plan objectives during hours when Therapists or RTTs are not available.
• Monitors the implementation of program objectives by PNAs, gathers data, and reports this to the interdisciplinary team as well as the therapist or supervisor overseeing their respective discipline.
• Ensures the satisfactory completion of paperwork in program-related areas to meet applicable standards and procedures.
• Ensures the collection of data related to treatment plans to accurately assess the individual’s progress.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team process, including providing information regarding the results of functional skills assessments and response to interventions.
• Provides feedback to the team about the individual’s progress, works with PNAs to maintain a connection, and assists with the development of treatment plans for the assigned discipline.
• Maintains current skills in relation to assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including actively participating in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Requirements

• Eighteen (18) months of experience working with people who have mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Eighteen (18) months of experience in the development of treatment and support plans for people with mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities (preferred).
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 12 months.
• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco and Terrell Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. In the event you choose not to be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills in relevant therapeutic techniques (e.g., applied behavior analysis, sensory integration).
• Knowledge of how to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission/Behavioral Health regulations and state hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to assist in the development of treatment and support plans.
• Ability to develop and maintain data collection systems for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation).
• Ability to utilize personal computers and relevant software.
• Ability to make accurate notes of an observation session and to write reports.
• Ability to administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Ability to work with people who exhibit aggressive behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements as those for direct contact staff positions.
• Skill in working cooperatively and effectively with others.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salary Range: $3,047.58 - $4,149.83 per month

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position.
• Day shift.
• Not eligible for telework.
• Travel: Up to 5%.