Rehabilitation Therapists – Department of State Hospitals

Rehabilitation Therapists – Department of State Hospitals

Location: Multiple California Locations Available

Salary: Up to $9,240/month

 

Transform Lives Through Creative and Compassionate Care

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) is hiring Rehabilitation Therapists across multiple specialties: Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreational Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. This is your opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion in mental health rehabilitation.

 

Whether you're a recent graduate with the right credentials or an experienced therapist ready to take the next step, DSH offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters.

 

Why Work at DSH?

• Meaningful Impact: Help patients rebuild skills and prepare for community reintegration.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values your voice and expertise.
• Career Growth: Access continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Robust Benefits: Enjoy a full benefits package including retirement, health, dental, and vision plans.

 

Your Role as a Rehabilitation Therapist

Under the clinical supervision of a Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist, you’ll:

• Conduct and document Rehabilitation Therapy Assessments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.
• Plan and lead group therapy sessions to build physical, emotional, and social skills.
• Track and report on patient progress toward therapeutic and rehabilitation goals.

 

Minimum Qualifications

General Requirements for All Specialties:

• Completion of an approved clinical internship in your specialty,
  OR
• Two years of full-time, paid experience in a clinical, residential, or community setting after obtaining your qualifying degree.

Specialty-Specific Requirements:

• Art Therapy: Master’s in Art Therapy or Art with emphasis in Art Therapy; or eligibility with the American Art Therapy Association.
• Dance Therapy: Master’s in Dance Therapy; or eligibility with the American Dance Therapy Association.
• Music Therapy: Degree in Music Therapy; or eligibility with the American Music Therapy Association.
• Occupational Therapy: Degree in Occupational Therapy; or certification (or eligibility) as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Recreational Therapy: Degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or certification (or eligibility) with a recognized therapeutic recreation organization.

 

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of rehabilitation services for mentally, developmentally, or physically disordered individuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional resilience and the physical ability to perform therapeutic duties in dynamic environments.

 

 Note: Drug screening is required unless already in a designated sensitive classification.

 

 

Application Process:

To learn more and to apply, please visit: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#kw=rehabilitation%20therapist&depid=190