GENERAL ACTIVITY PROVIDER / DSA III

Title: GENERAL ACTIVITY PROVIDER / DSA IIIState Role Title: Psychiatric TechniciansHiring Range: $45,385-$63,252Pay Band: 3Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Eastern State HospitalAgency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/Recruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesProvide patients quality engagement opportunities through creative and evidenced based therapeutic interventions and groups. Seek to recognize the uniqueness of each individual in our care and promote self-awareness of their strengths. Provide and outlet for the patients to engage in meaningful interventions while also exploring their own personal interests. Promote resiliency, autonomy and empowerment through a structured and supportive environment to meet psychosocial and physical recovery goals.Minimum QualificationsValid driver’s license. Excellent oral and written communication skills.Experience in applying behavioral intervention methods.Experience as a service provider in an inpatient program for mentally ill, mentally challenged or substance abuse patients.Experience working with psychiatric patients in a clinical setting.Experience in activity/group planning and implementation.Additional ConsiderationsNone.Special InstructionsYou 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.Contact InformationName: EASTERN STATE HOSPITALPhone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUSEmail: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTEDIn 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 800-552-5019.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.