Rehab Therapy Assistant

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 Evansville State Hospital: 

Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals who are committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery. Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals. Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed towards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible.

Our team of professionals assist our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy and our community integration program. Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare/Medicaid Hospital.

Salary Statement: 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $29,302.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Therapeutic Activity Support

• Directs, instructs, and supervises patients in specialized activities to promote rehabilitation goals
• Advises and reinforces patients on acceptable social behavior to support therapeutic progress, employing behavior modification or other techniques
• Plans, schedules, and executes activities for therapeutic programming

Patient Monitoring and Documentation

• Observe and document patient progress, attendance, behavior, and outcomes to inform individualized care plans and recommend changes in activities.

Facility and Equipment Maintenance

• Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities 

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.

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

Communicating Effectively

• Effective communication skills.

Establishing Relationships

• Ability to stimulate patient's interests in specialized activities.

Showing Care and Understanding

• Working knowledge of sociology and psychology as they relate to assessing rehabilitation needs of patients.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to implement, behavior modification techniques to complement rehabilitation therapy programs.

Supporting Change

• Ability to assess patient's progress and needs, changing instructional methods.
• Specialized knowledge of standard techniques and methods of providing rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies related to rehabilitation therapy.
• Working knowledge of, and proper use of, special equipment or materials utilized in rehabilitation therapy.

Education and Experience

• Six (6) months of work experience with preferred experience involving persons with developmental disabilities or a group home setting.
  
  

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

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