REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)

Rehabilitation Therapist (Various Specialties

• Safety) Department of State Hospitals

JC-505702

• Rehabilitation Therapist (Various Specialties
• Safety)

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES

(RECREATION-SAFETY) $8,010.00

• $9,433.

00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

4/12/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The Rehabilitation Therapist (Safety) will be directed by the Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist in collaboration with the Program Director, Chief of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at the Department of State Hospitals

• Atascadero (ASH).

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Conduct and prepare written Rehabilitation Therapy Assessments/ evaluations Participate in Treatment Plan meetings to review each patient's progress towards community reintegration Provide written documentation on patients' progress pertaining to their rehabilitation therapy program Organize, plan and conduct rehabilitation therapy/leisure skill groups Provide and maintain a monthly activity calendar of all supplemental rehabilitation therapy programs offered on the unit board Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI) Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:

BE LIST ELIGIBLE

Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at: Rehabilitation Therapist (Art) Exam Bulletin Rehabilitation Therapist (Dance) Exam Bulletin Rehabilitation Therapist (Music) Exam Bulletin Rehabilitation Therapist (Recreation) Exam Bulletin, OR BE

TRANSFER ELIGIBLE

Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility MUST meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR BE

REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE

Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. See the Minimum Requirements section for Class Specification links. Click on the link to complete the

Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA). Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES

(RECREATION-SAFETY)

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES

(ART-SAFETY)

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES

(DANCE-SAFETY)

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES

(MUSIC-SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-505702

Position #(s): 455-000-8324-XXX

Working Title:

Rehabilitation Therapist (Various Specialties

• Safety)

Classification:

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES

(RECREATION-SAFETY) $8,010.00

• $9,433.

00 U New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES

(ART-SAFETY) $8,010.00

• $9,433.

00 U REHABILITATION

THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES

(DANCE-SAFETY) $8,010.00

• $9,433.

00 U REHABILITATION

THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES

(MUSIC-SAFETY) $8,010.00

• $9,433.

00 U # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH

• Atascadero Department Information The Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks.

We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/Rehabilitation_Therapy_Careers.html Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

4/12/2026