Title: Weekend Programming PSR Associate

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: starting at $41,252 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Weekend Programming Rehab Associate who will assist in the developing and implementing therapeutic interventions within in the psychosocial treatment program; represent Rehab Services on a unit; and provide weekend programming to admissions units; plan and conduct 20 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions per week, according to the approved schedules; interact with clients according to TO guidelines, function as a Rehab representative on assigned units and attend treatment team meetings to provide progress reports, and complete assessment/reassessment for the clinical process according to the department time frames.
The Weekend Programming Rehab Associate will also plan, organize, and implement programs for weekend-on-unit/off-unit program; assist with Open Leisure Programming as requested; maintain an approved schedule to ensure fulfillment of all work requirements including filling out leave slips with coverage; review weekend activity planning for on-unit modalities; and document client's participation for weekend programming into HOPS.

Minimum Qualifications

- high school diploma or equivalent
- considerable knowledge of psychiatric disabilities, personality development and behaviors, and recreational and activity programs
- knowledge of various modalities such as fitness, sorts, wellness, social skills, music and arts/crafts
- knowledge of recovery-focused treatment
- ability to communicate clearly and work independently and in a team setting with diverse population and experience working with a multi-disciplinary team
- computer skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic medical records databases, and documentation programs
- ability to plan and facilitate structured group activities
- ability to manage clients in challenging social situations
- ability to walk repetitively, sit and/or stand as part of routine work, visual acuity to observe and report changes in client's behaviors on a continuous basis; ability to bend, lift, and reach overhead to position, restrain, transfer, transport, or escort patients, and to assist patients to perform activities

Additional Considerations

- college courses in psychology, recreational therapy, mental health, education, and/or related field or equivalent experience
- bilingual
- veteran

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.