Rehab Assistant

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Danville, VA

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About The Position

To facilitate and co-facilitate active treatment with adults with serious mental
illness. To plan and facilitate day, evening and weekend activities and special
events. To document on group attendance and progress according to hospital and
departmental policy. To provide assistance in aspects of the day-to-day
operations of the Rehab Services Department in particular the Media Center and
Community Meetings. To facilitate trips into the community with the individuals
served. To provide quality services in line with hospital and departmental
missions, policies, and procedures.

This position will work Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills as you will be trained to complete documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Must possess a valid vehicle operator’s license, which must remain valid throughout employment.
• Knowledge and skills related to psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery models of intervention.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders and models of intervention/active treatment
• Ability to work effectively with various professional disciplines.
• Ability to develop, organize and facilitate skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
• Quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of safety and security procedures
• Ability to manage patients in crisis including aggressive/assaultive individuals utilizing approved Therapeutic Options techniques.
• Ability to drive/operate and escort individuals by state cars, vans, and wheelchair equipped van.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
• Associate degree in a rehabilitation career or related field.
• High school diploma/GED.
• Veterans and people with National Service.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
• CNA License / QMHP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and co-facilitate active treatment with adults with serious mental illness.
• Plan and facilitate day, evening and weekend activities and special events.
• Document on group attendance and progress according to hospital and departmental policy.
• Provide assistance in aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Rehab Services Department in particular the Media Center and Community Meetings.
• Facilitate trips into the community with the individuals served.
• Provide quality services in line with hospital and departmental missions, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees