Rehab Assistant Full Time

**Title:** Rehab Assistant Full Time **State Role Title:** Direct Service Associate III **Hiring Range:** Salary up to $63,000 **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** Location: Western State Hospital 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401. Who We Are Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work. Western State Hospital is seeking a Rehab Assistant full time to assist in the development of, and implement training or therapeutic intervention within the psychosocial treatment program; provide leisure activities for assigned clients; and provide leisure activities for assigned clients. Key Responsibilities: - Engages in a minimum of 18 hours of active treatment in PSR programs each week as evidenced by approved schedule - Ensures programs are appropriate to age, needs, and interests as reflected on assessment data - Provides client contact hours on and off unit - Completes assessments/reassessments for the clinical process according to departmental time frames - Demonstrates competency as psychosocial rehab facilitator by obtaining passing score on staff competency summaries - Submits expense receipts and supply orders following guidelines and keeps records of funds spent This position is eligible for: - paid time off; family/personal time; community service time; and sick time - retirement with cash match - life, vision, and dental insurance - life insurance **Minimum Qualifications** - Valid Virginia Driver's license **Additional Considerations** - High School Diploma or GED certificate - College courses in therapeutic recreation, mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation, or related therapies - Bilingual - Veteran or veteran spouse **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. 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. Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date. Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37…