Rehabilitation Technician

This position is assigned to the Assistant Chief of Staff of Mental Health Service Line providing clinical services to Veterans in the VA SORCC Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (DRRTP). The incumbent provides short term, rehabilitation services to Veterans, family members, and groups of Veterans in the VA SORCC DRRTP.

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-7, however a selection can be made at any of the following grade levels: GS-05, GS-06 or GS-07. At the GS-05 grade level, you will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-07. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: He/she is responsible for the care and comfort of all Domiciliary Veterans and acts as Domiciliary first-line clinician. Accepts responsibility for a specific group of residents during the work shift, and reports individual progress or problems to the interdisciplinary team. Acts on recommendations by the team and accepts responsibility for working with the individual Veterans to bring about a reconciliation of issues. In conjunction with the treatment team, the incumbent exercises judgment to identify veteran treatment goals, support treatment plan, and obtain other pertinent clinical information. The incumbent directs and supports the veteran in the implementation of treatment goals and provides input into the treatment and discharge plans. Provides consultation to and leadership of the therapeutic community groups and resident committees, where appropriate. The incumbent facilities daily individual and group sessions, utilizing sophisticated skills to achieve the veterans goals of highest level of function and rehabilitation through personal growth; accepting responsibility for the behavior and recovery; gaining insight into their medical, psychosocial, and mental health problems; and clarifying alternatives for positive independence in the rehabilitation of the Veteran. A variety of techniques will be used including, but not limited to: Utilizing and teaching communication, relapse prevention, and problem solving techniques with individuals and groups; role play and ongoing small group discussion will be utilized to identify common problems in daily living as well as methods of coping. Facilitating ongoing individual group sessions to teach Veterans evidence based interventions aimed at identifying and combating negative cognitions and/or maladaptive coping strategies. Providing counseling follow-up of veteran case load, utilizing accepted standards for individual counseling techniques concerned with psychosocial recovery and rehabilitation. The incumbent interacts with interdisciplinary treatment teams on treatment plan development, implementation and progress review. He/she provides pertinent information during treatment team planning meetings and assists Veterans in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve these goals. Responds to emergencies and has thorough knowledge of Domiciliary and SORCC operations to assume temporary control of situations and areas. Completes critical incident management and provides crisis intervention and other emergency veteran situations with specific instructions; evaluates and assesses Veterans how may be at risk to hurt themselves or others. Notifies other staff and providers as needed. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: 5:30 pm - 4:00 am PST; Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday; 5:30 am - 4:00 pm PST Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Rehabilitation Technician/PD90333A, PD90334A, and PD90335A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Physical and Work Requirements: Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing, sitting, walking, lifting, moving equipment and furniture and other items along with documentation and use of computers. Work will be normally performed inside the residential treatment environment at VA SORCC but may involve visits to a variety of community settings. Veterans may present with active psychiatric problems, cognitive dysfunctions, mixed responses to evaluations, and various levels of participation. The employee may be subject to assaultive attack from assaultive Veterans.

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. 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.