Rehab Assistant Full Time

DHRM • Staunton, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), is seeking a full-time Rehab Assistant. This role involves assisting in the development and implementation of training or therapeutic interventions within the psychosocial treatment program, and providing leisure activities for assigned clients. The hospital is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, serving adults with serious mental health needs and recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. WSH offers a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment, supported by highly qualified staff, and is an attractive place to live and work with nearby cities offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities.

Requirements

• Valid Virginia Driver's license

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• College courses in therapeutic recreation, mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation, or related therapies
• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

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

Benefits

• paid time off
• family/personal time
• community service time
• sick time
• retirement with cash match
• life, vision, and dental insurance
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED