COTA - Therapy Asst

COTA/LPTA
- Therapy Asst

Title:

COTA/LPTA
- Therapy Asst

State Role

Title:

Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range: $59,578 to $82,218

Pay Band: 3

Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Western State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

Location:

Western State Hospital 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401. Who We Are 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.

Position Overview:

Western State Hospital is seeking a COTA Therapy Assistant to implement psychosocial programs designed to promote and maintain health, reinforce, restore and enhance task performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts and co-facilitates up to 4 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions per day across various learning centers and assigned PCU per COVID-19 protocols
• Ensures that interventions are appropriate to individual client's ages, interests, and abilities as reflected by assessment data
• Completes assigned documentation according to facility and departmental guidelines
• Attends a minimum of 6 PSR staff development sessions per year
• Conducts at least one satisfaction survey of consumers served in group per quarter
• Supervises and/or co-supervises level 1 and level 2 OTA and OT students

Benefits Include:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Family/personal time
• Retirement with cash match

Minimum Qualifications

- Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

- Experience in patient care

- Licensed by the Virginia Board

Additional Considerations

- Bilingual

- Veteran or veteran spouse

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements :
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Background Investigation:
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.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available…