Lead Rehab Assistant Full Time
About The Position
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Lead Rehab Assistant to assist in the development and implementation of training /therapeutic interventions within the psychosocial treatment program and provide community recreation programming and vocational training available to all clients of Western State Hospital. 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.
Requirements
- Valid Virginia Driver's license
- High School diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading and supervising recreational activities
- College courses in recreation, leisure, vocational, recreational therapy or occupational therapy field
- Experience working with special populations
- Experience working in mental health
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct a minimum of 12 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions per week, according to approved schedules
- Ensures that activities are age appropriate and reflect clients' needs, interests, and abilities as reflected by assessment data
- Maintains a passing score on annual competency summary report
- Assists supervisor in planning, organizing, and evaluating classes for community recreation program
- Supervises 4-8 hours per week of instruction for clients in vocational training
- Assist in completing canteen functions in the absence of other canteen employees requiring food preparation, sanitation, use of cash register, grill, and fryer
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance
- paid time off
- sick time
- family/personal time
- retirement with cash match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
