GENERAL ACTIVITY PROVIDER / DSA 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

Title: GENERAL ACTIVITY PROVIDER / DSA III

State Role Title: Psychiatric Technicians

Hiring Range: $47,439 - $65,466

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: htt://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties: Direct Service Associate III is directly accountable to the LPN, RN I, RN II, RN MGR I, or Administrator on Duty (AOD) for the provision of direct care to patients with challenging mental health and behavioral issues in an assigned forensic unit, according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing and the Hospital’s mission, goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications: Experience in planning and implementing goal-oriented activities/groups appropriate to the needs of the adult/geriatric patient. Experienced in working with psychiatric patients. Proficiency to stimulate and sustain interest of patients in activities/groups. Experience to perform required documentation. Knowledge to motivate and encourage patients to actively engage in treatment. Provide care to patients individually and in groups. Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations.

Additional Considerations: None.

Contact Information

Name: Eastern State Hospital

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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.