Therapy technician 2

Job Duties

• Assisting in the planning and carrying out of rehabilitative treatment programs for assigned patients; confers with members of the treatment or therapy team to determine the course of action in patient care and treatment; conducts and supervises patient activities (individual or group) on assigned unit.
• Observing and recording a patient's response to therapy, alters approach or activities when necessary to reach treatment goals and individual need.
• Interacting 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.
• Participating 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.
• Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

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. [https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf]

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: − 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here [https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion]. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page [https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers]

Retirement

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us

• Arizona 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.
• All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.