Weekend Programming PSR Tech - Virginia Department of Human Resource Management : Job Details

Weekend Programming PSR TechJob no: 5037878 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Staunton, Virginia Categories: Health and Human ServicesTitle: Weekend Programming PSR TechState Role Title: 49053Hiring Range: starting at $41,255 (commensurate based on experience)Pay Band: 3Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Western State HospitalAgency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesWestern State Hospital is seeking a full time Weekend Programming PSR Tech who will assist in developing and implementing therapeutic interventions within the psychosocial treatment program. To represent Rehab Services on a unit; provide weekend programming to admissions units; plan and conduct 16 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions per week, according to approved schedules. Ensures that interventions are appropriate to individual client's age, interest and ability as reflected by assessment data; function as a Rehab Representative on assigned unit and attends treatment team meetings to provide process report; and provide on and off unit contact hours and assists with special events as requested. This position will also conduct one patient satisfaction survey quarterly per group; plan, organize, and implement programs for weekend on-unit/off-unit program. Follows approved weekend schedules; review weekend Activity Planning Form for programming. Accountable for completing evaluation forms at the end of each shift; and attend at least 6 hours of in-service training throughout the year. This position is eligible for:- paid time off- retirement with cash match- life insurance- health, vision, and dental insurance Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent- considerable knowledge of psychiatric disabilities, personality development and behaviors, recreational and activity programs- ability to involve clients in therapeutic activities and knowledge of various modalities such as fitness, sports, wellness, social skills, music and arts/crafts- knowledge of recovery-focused treatment- ability to communicate clearly and work independently and in a team setting with diverse population and experience working with a multi-disciplinary team- computer skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic medical record databases, and documentation programs- ability to plan and facilitate structured group activities and ability to manage clients in challenging social situations- ability to perform essential functions of this position, which include: repetitious walking, sitting and /or standing as part of routine work; visual acuity to observe and report changes in client's behaviors on a continuous basis; bending, lifting, and reaching overhead to position, restrain, transfer, transport or escort patients and to assist patients to perform activitiesAdditional Considerations- college courses in psychology, recreational therapy, mental health, education, and/or a related field or equivalent experience- bilingual- veteranSpecial InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800- ###-####, or DBVI at 800-###-####.DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.Contact InformationName: Samantha LeepPhone: 540-###-####Email: [email protected] support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Advertised: 10 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 15 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time