Rehabilitation Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Rehabilitation Technician (GS-05 to GS-07, multi-grade career ladder)
• Setting: VA SORCC Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program
• Focus: Short-term rehabilitation for Veterans and, as assigned, family members and groups addressing serious mental illness, PTSD, substance abuse, dual diagnoses, and other psychological problems

Description

Provide short-term rehabilitation services to Veterans to support recovery and reintegration into the community without dependence on drugs or alcohol. Assist the interdisciplinary team with specialized treatment services, facilitate individual and group sessions, and support treatment and discharge plan development, implementation, and review. Monitor progress, document care in required electronic systems, and support program accreditation and national standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line clinical support and care/comfort; accept responsibility for a specific group of residents during your shift and report progress or problems to the interdisciplinary team
• Act on team recommendations, support reconciliation of issues, and assist in implementing treatment goals
• Provide consultation and support therapeutic community groups and resident committees as appropriate
• Facilitate daily individual and group sessions to promote highest-level function, recovery insight, and positive independence
• Use communication, relapse prevention, and problem-solving techniques; facilitate role play and small-group discussions
• Provide counseling follow-up and support evidence-based interventions targeting negative cognitions and maladaptive coping strategies
• Interact with interdisciplinary teams during treatment planning, implementation, and progress review
• Maintain contact with Veterans, monitor progress across all phases of the program, and respond appropriately to unexpected situations
• Maintain documentation and perform required administrative/clinical services including chart reviews, safety checks, and data capture in required systems

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Complete all required application steps, including an online assessment
• Selective Service registration (if applicable)
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete required online onboarding and provide acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant as required)
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Complete the required probationary/trial period (1-year probation or 2-year trial, as applicable)
• Meet GS time-in-grade requirements and the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the GS-0181 series
• Basic written and spoken English proficiency
• Meet specialized experience and/or education requirements for the selected GS level (GS-05/GS-06/GS-07)

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on the specific position type and schedule.