What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Therapy Technician II, MHA, Pos. #365, Corpus Christi, TX position at Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities?
Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?
Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.
The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more.
*This position will remain open for seven (7) calendar days, or until filled. Posted 7/15/2024*
Hourly Wage: $15.39
Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly
General Description
Performs entry-level rehabilitation therapy work. Work
involves providing rehabilitative services to clients with mental impairments
at Pathways, a crisis respite 24-hour program.
Work includes supervision of clients and their activities, observing and
reporting client conditions and behaviors and interacting with clients in a
crisis residential manner.
Communicating with collateral staff, managing unit conditions and
participating in required training programs.
Works autonomously utilizing independent judgment and communicating
necessary information to appropriate staff. Works under close supervision
with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Shifts are flex. This position is primarily 4pm - 12am. Must be flexible.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Must have experience in therapeutic work. Work involves providing rehabilitative services to clients with mental impairments.
Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance and a good driving record.
Preferred: Bilingual - in both Spanish and English. Reliable transportation. Experience working with persons with serious mental illness.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.
- Knowledge of the therapeutic methods and techniques in the rehabilitation therapy area of specialization.
- Ability to provide rehabilitative therapy
- Communicate effectively
MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
We offer a very competitive benefits package
- excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
- life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
- very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
- employee referral program
- 16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
- 10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
- career ladder incentives/opportunities
- mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work
- employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Student Loan Repayment
- MHID is a qualified employer for the PSLF program to repay student loans https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Education
- MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees
- Free LPC-A supervision
We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
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