Rehabilitation Specialist

The Rehab Specialist will serve as a member of the Intensive Transition Team (ITT) for the State Hospital Stepdown Program as part of a new specialty transitional home designed to support persons dually diagnosed with behavioral health and intellectual developmental disabilities or autism. The State Hospital Step Down program collaborates closely with Health and Human Services and all State Psychiatric Hospitals and works to build successful discharge plans for individuals who have been admitted to the state hospital for over 1 year. The State Hospital Step Down program is designed to step-down/transition individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities with co-occurring mental health diagnosis who are psychiatrically and/or medically fragile from inpatient state hospital settings to more appropriate community-based settings. The ITT will work as an interdisciplinary team to identify, assess, facilitate step-down/transition, house, and provide services and supports to maintain community integration.

As a member of the ITT, the Rehab Specialist will collaborate with, as applicable or determined necessary based on clinical presentation and client preference: state hospital staff, BTCS continuity of care staff, Medicaid Managed Care Organization staff, a peer support specialist, a substance use counselor, a supported housing and employment specialist, therapist, nursing team, primary care provider, the participant, and the participants family or legally authorized representative.

The primary duties of a Rehab Specialist include:

1. Conduct a comprehensive pre-transition assessment for persons at the state hospital who are referred to the program, taking intellectual and developmental, medical, substance use and mental health conditions into consideration
2. Provide pre-transition services while the individual is still in the state hospital for up to six months
3. Develop and facilitate implementation of the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) and Person Centered Recovery Plan (PCRP), which must address clinical and housing needs
4. Participate in the individuals care throughout enrollment in the program, providing case management, skills training, group psychoeducation and crisis intervention services.

This position manages all crises situations for persons in the cross-trains to support the other programs, including the Outpatient Biopsychosocial Approach for IDD Persons (OBI) Program and Mobile Crisis Outreach Team.

Shift: 4 10s schedule

Options: Sun- Wed 8a-6p or 10a-8p; Wed-Sat 8a-6p or 10a-8p

Training will occur Mon- Fri 8a-5p

Location: Bastrop

Salary: $24.23 – $36.48/hr

$200/month service incentive

Applicable Differentials:

Up to $2.00/hour – previous community center experience in a similar position

Up to $3.50/hour – previous crisis experience

Up to $4.00/hour – tenure with BTCS

$1.00/hour – Advanced licensure

.75/hour – Bilingual

$1.00/hour, Masters Degree in Human Services

Shift Differentials:
Evening Shift: $2.00/hour
Night Shift: $4.00/hour
Weekend Shift: $4.00/hour
Weekend Night Shift: $6.00/hour

Why join our team?

BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.

Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Vision Insurance: Through Bl eCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.

Retirement Plans:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.

Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a childs birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family members serious health condition.

Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.

Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.

Additional Perks:
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a social sciences/human services. Or a minimum of 24 college credits in a human services field are required.
Ability to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional/Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
Must have a valid Texas Drivers License and maintain approved drivers status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of case management or crisis experience, Masters degree; pursuing clinical licensure in counseling, social work, or a related field. Bilingual in ASL or Spanish preferred.