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State of Indiana
Richmond, Indiana

Rehabilitation Therapist

Mental Health TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starts at $41K

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Job Description

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Richmond State Hospital

Richmond State Hospital is about the people we serve and the community relationships we have developed, dating back to 1890.

Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services. Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment.

We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services. We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service.

Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities. Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups.

RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.

Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day in the Life:

Treatment Planning & AssessmentParticipates in the development of individual patient and resident treatment plans to ensure appropriate care. Assesses individual patient/resident interests, needs, skills, and limitations to provide input into treatment plans and training programs. Therapeutic Activity Facilitation

  • Plans and directs various rehabilitative activities for individual and group participation in accordance with treatment plans. Stimulates patient interest in activities to encourage participation and progress. Advises and reinforces patients on acceptable social behavior to support rehabilitation goals. Documentation & Evaluation
  • Prepares and maintains monthly reports, progress reports, and daily documentation as necessary to track patient progress. Evaluates patient and resident progress as measured against treatment goals and objectives. Ensures workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) as an essential function of this position. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: Advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of assessing therapeutic needs and providing rehabilitation servicesSpecialized knowledge of symptoms and limitations of various mental and physical disabilities and ability to plan and execute effective rehabilitation methods

  • Ability to formulate and implement individual treatment plans and rehabilitation programs and ensure effective execution
  • Ability to appropriately change or amend treatment plans to meet patient needsSpecialized knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines for the care, treatment, and rights of the mentally challengedWorking knowledge of the role of other treatment disciplines (psychology, social work, dietetics, nursing) and ability to integrate them into overall treatment plans
  • Ability to effectively assess and document patient needs and progress
  • Ability to advise and reinforce patients on acceptable social behavior
  • Effective communication skills to engage patients, residents, and interdisciplinary teamsYou must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment: Must obtain CPR certification, demonstrate ability to perform techniques, and maintain certification throughout employment. A degree is not required. However, at least 1 year of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plansWellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

Key Responsibilities

The Rehabilitation Therapist participates in the development of individual patient treatment plans and facilitates various rehabilitative activities. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and advising patients on acceptable social behaviors to support rehabilitation goals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of therapeutic assessment methods and the ability to implement rehabilitation programs for individuals with mental or physical disabilities. While a specific degree is not required, at least one year of relevant experience is preferred, and CPR certification must be maintained.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Rehabilitation therapyPatient assessmentClinical reportingGroup facilitationCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationMental health supportSocial behavior reinforcementTherapeutic activity planningPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rehabilitation Therapist at State of Indiana a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$41kMental Health Therapy median $77k (middle half $56k–$100k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All mental health therapy listings in Indiana42 active1,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,473 in the last 30 days1,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend (all specialties)−14.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Indiana figures use all mental health therapys: too few Indiana Mental Health Therapy postings state pay.

Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
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About State of Indiana

Hospitality
Indianapolis, Indiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Three medical plan options (including RX coverage)
Vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) with employer match
Two fully-funded pension plan options
150 hours paid New Parent Leave
Up to 8 weeks paid Childbirth Recovery Leave

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$176k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$894/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.