A professional who arranges salaried, productive employment in actual work environment for mentally ill patients, to enable patients to perform medically prescribed work activities, and to motivate and prepare patients to resume employment outside hospital environment. Responsibilities include:

• Determines work activities for greatest therapeutic value for particular patient within limits of patient's disability.
• Plans work activities in coordination with other members of rehabilitation team.
• Assigns patient to work activity and evaluates patient's progress.
• Processes payroll records and salary distribution.