Rehabilitation Therapist

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Richmond State Hospital:

Richmond State Hospital is about the people we serve and the community relationships we have developed, dating back to 1890. Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction. As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment. We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services. We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service. Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities. Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups. RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $50,024.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Treatment Planning & Coordination

• Develops and coordinates individual treatment plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, and physical abilities for their rehabilitation therapy.
• Prepares and communicates all rehabilitation therapy treatment plan schedules to ensure programs are part of an accepted treatment model.
• Participates and reports on quality assurance directives for the rehabilitation therapy department and implements needed activities.
• Attends and coordinates all team meetings with other disciplines to determine patient needs.
• Participates in Expanded Active Treatment (EAT) program development.

Patient Monitoring & Evaluation

• Monitors and records patients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
• Analyzes information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.

Staff Development & Performance Management

• Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities for professional development.
• Sets expectations, measure progress, provide feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees to ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must possess knowledge of trends, best practices, and evidence-based rehabilitation services and treatment for mental health disorders
• Must have a thorough understanding of the treatment planning process and treatment-related policies
• Must be able to utilize electronic medical record systems

• Ability to analyze information from interviews, records, consultations, and evaluations to assess client abilities, needs, and eligibility for services
• Must be able to communicate effectively

• Ability to direct others in their daily work
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow

• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets
• Must have the ability to maximize departmental and team resources

• Ability to set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures

• Two (2) years' work experience in rehabilitation services to developmental disabilities, mental handicap, or substance abusers
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or a related field

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

• Must obtain CPR certification, demonstrate ability to perform techniques, and maintain certification throughout employment.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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