COTA - Therapy Asst

Western State Hospital; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 49,331 - 82,218; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Family/personal time

Retirement with cash match

Job summary

Western State Hospital in Staunton, Virginia, is seeking a COTA Therapy Assistant to implement psychosocial programs that promote health, restore and enhance daily task performance.

The position requires graduation from an accredited OTA program, Virginia licensure, and experience in patient care; a pre-employment background check and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Experience in patient care.
• Licensed by the Virginia Board.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitates up to 4 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions daily across learning centers per COVID-19 protocols.
• Ensures interventions are appropriate to individual client’s ages, interests, and abilities based on 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.

Education

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Job description

Title: COTA - Therapy Asst

State Role Title: Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range: Salary up to $82,218

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

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

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 [phone] 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.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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 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.