Telecare Corporation·Woodside, California
Provide individual and group rehabilitation therapy services to clients with serious mental illness. Coordinate therapeutic activities, develop individual treatment plans, and lead multidisciplinary team meetings.
Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) serving San Mateo County residents, 18-59, with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization.
Statement of purpose: We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential
Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.
The Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to clients, both on an individual and group basis.
Expected starting wage is $33-$35 per hour. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
A Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy or Vocational Counseling, license/registration commensurate with degree, and one (1) year of experience in a mental health setting.
A Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Science or other related field and four (4) years of experience in a mental health setting. Up to two years of graduate professional education may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-to-year basis. Up to two years of post-associate arts clinical experience may be substituted for the required educational experience in addition to the requirement of four years' experience in a mental health setting.
A valid Class II California Drivers License and insurability may be required. Criminal justice clearance and education verification are required.
Quality and quantity of work
Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
Coordinates and provides rehabilitation treatment services for assigned clients, including: 1. Developing a schedule of therapeutic activities with and for individual clients. 2. Coordinating and monitoring daily activities. 3. Coordinating and supervising clients on outings. 4. Coordinating client fund raisers and special activities. 5. Driving the van on outings, as assigned.
Provides clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Activity Leaders, interns and volunteers, as directed.
Leads and co-leads therapeutic groups.
Participates in the planning of the Rehabilitation Program.
Participates in the development of the Individual Treatment Plan.
Team member participation
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
Actively participates and facilitates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Assessment
Observes, records and reports client social, ADL and psychiatric behavior.
Completes the psycho-social assessment, including assessing the clients educational and vocational needs.
Judgment, decision making and initiative
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies, including: 1. Actively participating in maintaining the inventory and ordering of equipment and supplies. 2. Maintaining order and cleanliness in the Rehabilitation Activity Rooms. 3. Monitoring the upkeep and safety of equipment and supplies.
Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
Quality improvement
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
Practices universal precautions at all times.
Customer and community relations
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Professional development
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
Role models excellent professional practice.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.
See attached.
may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
Supervisor: Director of Rehabilitation
Activity: (Hours per day)
NEVER: 0 hours
Occasionally: up to 3 hours
3 - 6 HOURS
6 - 8+ HOURS
Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending (neck) X Bending (waist) X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling Infrequent Crawling X Twisting (neck) X Twisting (waist) X Hand Use: Dominant hand Right--- Left--- Is repetitive use of hand required? X Simple Grasping (right hand) X Simple Grasping (left hand) X Power Grasping (right hand) X Power Grasping (left hand) X Fine Manipulation (right hand) X Fine Manipulation (left hand) X Pushing & Pulling (right hand) Infrequent Pushing and Pulling (left hand) Infrequent Reaching (above shoulder level) Infrequent Reaching (below shoulder level) X
0 hrs.
up to 3 hrs.
3 - 6 hrs.
6 - 8+ hrs.
0 hrs.
up to 3 hrs.
3 -6 hrs.
6 - 8+ hrs.
Dis-: tance
0-10 lbs. Infrequent Infrequent 11-25 lbs. Infrequent Infrequent 26-50 lbs. Infrequent Infrequent 51-75 lbs. X X 76-100 lbs. X X 100+ lbs. X X
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS YES NO (If yes, briefly describe) a.
Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?
X Van b.
Working around equipment and machinery?
X c.
Walking on uneven ground?
Infrequent d.
Exposure to excessive noise?
X e.
Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?
Infrequent f.
Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?
X g.
Working at heights?
X h.
Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?
X Van i.
Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?
X j.
Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.
X
Market context
California continues to post steady demand for mental health rehab therapists in community and behavioral health settings, especially for candidates who can support treatment plans and day-to-day recovery goals. These roles are competitive because employers often look for both a therapy-related degree and prior mental health experience, plus state-specific requirements like a California Driver’s License and criminal justice clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, clearance status, and experience match before applying.
