Rehab Assistant - Barber​/Beautician

Title: Rehab Assistant - Barber/Beautician

State Role

Title:

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $43,000 to $57,000

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

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 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 full time Rehab Assistant - Barber/Beautician to provide barber/beautician services and therapeutic interventions to the patients at Western State Hospital.

• Utilizes safe/infection free haircutting techniques and basic chemical services as approved by facility
• Schedule appointments avoiding conflict with patient treatment programs
• Minimum of 30-34 hours per week of scheduled Barber and Beauty services
• Assures that work environment is safe and infection free
• Submits accurate records of services provided on a monthly basis
• Provides group facilitation and plans interventions/activities at the direction of supervision

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

• Licensed as Cosmetologist in the State of Virginia

• High school diploma or equivalent
• bilingual
• veteran or veteran spouse

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 to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at  during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity:
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.
Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.

Name:
Samantha Leep

Phone:

Email: samantha.leepginia.gov

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 .

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…