Lead Rehabilitation Technician

This position is located in the Mental Health Service Line of the VA Medical Center in White City, OR.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Functioning as an immediate front-line responder for direct care Rehabilitation Technicians, serving as a consumer advocate working with the individual Veterans to bring about a reconciliation of issues, and providing support for veterans and staff in Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (RRTP). Exercising judgment to identify Veteran treatment goals, support treatment plan, and obtain other pertinent clinical information. Providing consultation to staff and leadership of the therapeutic community groups and resident committee. Providing administrative and technical training to a team of up to 10 or more Rehabilitation Technicians who use patient-centered, holistic approaches in their delivery of 24/7 front-line care to 99 domiciliary inpatient Veterans. Completing assignments based on comprehensive rehabilitation technician knowledge and recognition by others of demonstrated superior independent skill and proven sound judgment in working with Veterans with very complex mental illnesses and challenging situations that require effective communication and decision-making skills within 24/7 inpatient facility with limited afterhours support services. Directing and supporting the Veteran in the implementation of treatment goals and provides input into the treatment and discharge plans. Assisting Veterans who are diagnosed with mental illnesses or co-occurring disorders to achieve their personal recovery and wellness goals by promoting self-determination, personal responsibility, and the empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery and wellness. Providing consultation to and leadership of the therapeutic community groups and resident committee. Communicating with front line staff that all required documentation is entered into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in a timely manner; monitoring that rehabilitation technician services are documented in the Veteran's plan; performing RTTP education and skills note reviews; and may serve as co-signer for Rehabilitation Technicians provider notes. Providing new employee orientation to accelerate integration and productivity; providing training to Rehabilitation Technicians on systems, appropriate supervision, intervention and counseling techniques, new initiatives, ethics, privacy, etc.; coaching and motivating employees to advocate for the Veteran and provide comprehensive care. Assisting Veterans in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery and wellness processes. Observing individual Rehabilitation Technicians and team performance using various approaches such as quality reviews and in-person observations and reporting back to direct supervisors any need for additional training. Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Rotating schedule as follows: Week 1 - Thursday through Saturday, 6:00am - 6:30pm. Week 2 - Wednesday through Friday, 6:00am - 6:30pm & Saturday, 6:00am - 2:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.