About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Rehabilitation Therapist – F/C role with our confidential client is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering therapeutic and rehabilitative activities for residents as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position focuses primarily on competency restoration and clinical/recovery modules and requires direct resident contact approximately 75% of the time.

• Work with the Rehabilitation Therapy Services Team to develop and deliver a Therapeutic Activities Program (priority areas include Competency Restoration, NGI Groups, Substance Abuse Education, Basic Adult Education, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Music, Horticulture, Arts & Crafts, and recreational activities).
• Facilitate competency restoration and other clinical/recovery modules to support resident recovery plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead center-wide recreational and social activities to reduce discharge barriers and build appropriate social interaction skills.
• Document resident observations and progress in building charts and required databases; complete progress notes, event notes, and incident reports as needed.
• Develop individualized therapeutic recreational and social programs for building staff to implement when residents cannot participate in the center-wide program.
• Requisition and maintain recreational equipment and supplies; ensure safe and secure use of equipment by staff and residents.
• Complete required facility training within established timeframes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Key Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices in an allied health or rehabilitative science field.
• Familiarity with interviewing techniques and ability to interview clients to identify needs.
• Ability to plan and conduct rehabilitation therapy programs and write evaluation/progress reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments and establish productive working relationships across teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, structured clinical environment and interacting closely with residents.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Relevant majors include allied health fields, behavioral or rehabilitative sciences, music therapy or education, physical education with adaptive coursework, vocational or trades education, leisure studies with therapeutic recreation coursework, or horticulture therapy.

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Candidate / Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants must provide a complete Candidate Profile and verifiable information for the items below:

• Complete work history (most recent/current first), including any State of Florida or Florida university positions if applicable.
• All periods of employment and any periods of unemployment.
• Explanations for gaps of 3 months or more.
• Education and volunteer experience.
• Supervisor names and phone numbers, including for current employer.
• Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable and match submitted application details.
• If claiming Right to First Interview (where applicable), attach required official documentation as specified in the vacancy notice.

If you experience problems applying online, contact the issuing agency or the People First Service Center as instructed in the original posting.

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Compensation & Location

• Salary Range (per source posting): $34,760.00 – $68,795.85 annually.
• Location: Gainesville, FL (on-site at the treatment facility).
• This requisition may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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About the Organization & Work Environment

The confidential client operates a forensic mental health rehabilitation facility focused on recovery, competency restoration, and rehabilitative services. The center provides a tobacco-free environment and emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration across clinical and support teams.

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Important Hiring Notices & Compliance

• Employment eligibility: Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized workers will be hired, per the client’s hiring requirements.
• Selective Service: Verification of Selective Service registration may be required for eligible male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962.
• Background screening: The confidential client requires successful completion of state and national criminal history checks (fingerprinting and checks through appropriate agencies) as a condition of employment.
• Drug testing: Employees may be subject to drug testing consistent with applicable law and client policy.
• Veterans’ preference and other statutory preferences may apply where required; follow the vacancy instructions for supporting documentation and deadlines.
• Reasonable accommodations: Candidates requiring accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time for accommodation.

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Why Join

• Make a meaningful impact supporting recovery and rehabilitation in a structured clinical setting.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-informed competency restoration and therapeutic programming.
• Competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits as provided by the confidential client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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