Rehabilitation Technician
What you'd do
The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA Maryland Healthcare System in Mental Health Clinical Center. The Rehabilitation Technician works within the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (RRTPs). The primary purpose of the position is to performs a variety of supportive technician tasks in assisting physicians and other professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program.
Major duties
Major Duties include but are not limited to: Performs a variety of therapeutic and supportive tasks in assisting physicians and other professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program for Veterans with mental health and/or substance use disorder related diagnoses. Orients the patient and family, where appropriate, to the clinic setting and the therapeutic structure of the program. Plans, organizes, coordinates, updates, and administers the treatment plan for each patient assigned in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment staff. Develops the treatment plan in accordance with the medical and psychological condition of the patient. Monitors urine toxicology tests and other pertinent tests as assigned. Provides case management including assisting Veterans with their finances, household needs, transportation, etc. The incumbent resolves problems presented by patients or makes appropriate referral to clinical or administrative staff. Conducts on-the-job training to new employees and volunteers in accordance with established procedures and practices. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Rehabilitation Technician/PD22026A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/10/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. For eligibility at grades GS-6 and above, at least 1 year of the required specialized experience must have been comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade in the Federal service, or 2 years comparable to the second lower grade in the Federal service. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: General Experience: 2 years of experience involved in dealing with other which has demonstrated the applicant's aptitude for acquiring the skills an knowledges needed for medical rehabilitation work. For example, experience that demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective person-to-person relationships, skill in oral and written communication, ability to inspire confidence and motivate individuals, and capacity for leadership is qualifying as general experience. Experience may be gained in positions concerned with health care, counseling, social service, teaching, business or similar fields. AND; Specialized Experience: 3 years of experience which has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities: To assist professional personnel in effective operation of a rehabilitation treatment program for alcohol or drug-dependent patients. To act as a liaison and intermediary between patients and professional personnel. To understand and cope with the physical and psychological needs of the patients. Guide and assist patients in following a prescribed treatment program. Understand the problems, actions, reactions and symptoms of alcohol or drug dependent persons. Able to relate to, empathize with, communicate with, motivate and influence changes in behavior patterns of alcohol or drug-dependent patients. NOTE: Appropriate credit will be given for voluntary participation in community, social service, and similar activities. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be required.
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