Rehab Assistant - Open Leisure

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Staunton, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 developing and implementing therapeutic interventions within the psychosocial treatment program and provide open leisure programming available to all patients of Western State Hospital.

Requirements

• Valid Virginia Driver's license

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent
• College courses in psychology, recreational therapy, education, and/or a related field or equivalent experience
• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

Responsibilities

• Conducts 18-20 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions per week, according to approved schedules.
• Ensures that interventions are appropriate to individual patient’s ages, interests, and abilities as reflected by assessment data
• Accountable for tracking patient attendance in the open leisure program
• Assists supervisor and open leisure staff in the planning, organizing, and implementing monthly special event programs and outings for the open leisure program
• Maintains an approved schedule to ensure fulfillment of all work requirements including filling out leave slips with coverage

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