DSA lll - Rehab Assistant

Title: DSA lll - Rehab Assistant

State Role

Title:

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Salary Range: $47,439/yr. to $65,466/yr.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Rehab Resource Coordinator-DSA III is a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and serves as the Liaison between the treatment team, Rehab Services Dept., and unit staff. They conduct Rehab Assessments, incorporate needs and interests into the treatment plan, and coordinate referrals for therapeutic interventions.

There are no entry level requirements for this position.

• Experience facilitating groups preferred.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Prefer previous work experience in a public mental health program/facility.
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a Social Services field is highly preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Strongly prefer certification as a CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner), ADC, or CTRS.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

• DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

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 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 .

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.

Name:
Rebecca Richardson

Phone:

Email: rebecca.richardsonginia.gov