THERAPY TECHNICIAN 2

Job Summary

This position is eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive. The Therapy Tech 2 works under general supervision of a certified/registered therapist and is responsible for a variety of activities.

Duties

• Works with therapeutic treatment teams to plan and carry out rehabilitative treatment programs for the mentally ill.
• Assists in planning and carrying out rehabilitative treatment programs for assigned patients.
• Conducts and supervises patient activities (individual or group) on assigned unit.
• Observes and records a patient's response to therapy, alters approach or activities when necessary to reach treatment goals and individual need.
• Interacts on a face-to-face basis with patients in supportive/helping role in accordance with goals and objectives of therapeutic program.
• Instructs patients in special exercises to improve patient's dexterity, balance, concentration or other physical or mental capability.
• Participates in establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment; escorts patients to and from care units of the hospital; prepares materials and equipment for assigned/designated treatment plan activities.
• May be required to drive up to a 12-passenger van & complete the hospital van safety training program.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of: Fundamentals of rehabilitation, therapeutic treatment and application of mental health principles and techniques involved in treatment.
• Therapeutic practices and techniques of group and individual activities used in therapy.
• Modification techniques to adapt to individual situations.
• Established hospital policies and procedures and established JACHO individual assessment standards.
• Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, i.e., patients, co-workers, and patient's families, etc.
• Interpreting activities and analyzing situations accurately and initiating effective action/measures.
• Motivate patients as deemed appropriate by Individual Treatment Plans.
• Maintain sensitivity, objectivity, and flexibility under pressure associated with mentally/emotionally ill patients.
• Communicate verbally and in writing.
• Interpret therapeutic activities to patients and appropriate others.

Selective Preference(s)

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare field preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with a COTA/L certification.
• Special consideration will be given to a candidate that is a certified lifeguard.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issues pursuant to A.R.S.41-1758.07 or must apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within seven working days after beginning employment.
• Driver's License If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

Benefits

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Wellness program and plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short/long-term disability insurance.
• Defined retirement plan.
• Award winning Infant at Work program.
• Credit union membership.
• Transit subsidy.
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Contact Us

• Az State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
• Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 220-6462.
• Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
• DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.