Forensic Mental Health Direct Support Assistant III

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking a General Activity Provider / DSA III at Eastern State Hospital in Virginia. The role delivers direct care to patients with mental health and behavioral needs in an assigned unit, under supervisory oversight.

You'll plan activities, document care, and participate in emergencies as essential personnel, contributing to the hospital's mission and patient recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and running goal-oriented activities/groups for adult/geriatric patients.
• Experience working with psychiatric patients and documenting care.
• Ability to motivate patients to engage in treatment and act as essential personnel in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Directly provide care to patients in an assigned forensic unit under supervision.
• Follow nursing philosophy and hospital goals in daily care delivery.
• Perform required documentation and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Activity planning

Group facilitation

Psychiatric patient care

Documentation

Motivation techniques

Crisis response

Emergency essential personnel

Job description

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking a General Activity Provider / DSA III at Eastern State Hospital in Virginia. The role delivers direct care to patients with mental health and behavioral needs in an assigned unit, under supervisory oversight.

You'll plan activities, document care, and participate in emergencies as essential personnel, contributing to the hospital's mission and patient recovery goals.