Barber/Cosmetologist (Wage)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. Central State Hospital is recruiting for a skilled and compassionate Barber/Cosmetologist to provide grooming, styling, and cutting services to adult patients in a civil and forensic/maximum security setting. This position supports Active Treatment by delivering quality hair care services up to 29 hours per week, including day, evening, and weekend hours, to male and female patients ages 18–64 across all treatment units. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff, demonstrate strong knowledge of infection control and diverse hair types and textures, maintain a clean and secure barber/beauty shop, complete required documentation and statistical reports, and promote hope, dignity, and recovery among persons served while adhering to hospital safety standards, policies, and professional licensing requirements.

Requirements

Cosmetologist license with Virginia Board required.
Cosmetologist training and education required.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Ability to work as scheduled to meet service needs of individuals served.
Working knowledge of cosmetology.
Knowledge of health/infection control and safety standards for a state hospital.
Awareness of safety and security procedures.
Ability to work with others.
Knowledge of the purpose for active treatment.

Nice To Haves

Experience dealing with special populations particularly mentally ill is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide grooming, styling, and cutting services to adult patients.
Deliver quality hair care services up to 29 hours per week.
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of infection control and diverse hair types and textures.
Maintain a clean and secure barber/beauty shop.
Complete required documentation and statistical reports.
Promote hope, dignity, and recovery among persons served.
Adhere to hospital safety standards, policies, and professional licensing requirements.
Manage aggressive/assaultive clients utilizing approved Therapeutic Options (TO) techniques.