PAS l - Program Admin Specialist l

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SWVMHI in Marion, VA seeks a Program Admin Specialist I to lead therapeutic recreational programming, focusing on skills-building across mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual domains. The role sits on a Rehab Services team, coordinating groups, assessments, and referrals to Education, Recreation, Vocation, and Wellness.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, professional communication, and a commitment to patient-centered care within a public mental

Qualifications

• Experience providing therapeutic services in behavioral healthcare setting.
• ADC or ADC eligible as preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to conduct MH assessments and develop effective treatment plans.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary treatment team and Rehab Liaison responsibilities.
• CPRP or CTRS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with professional recreational therapy programming, goal-oriented and skills-building.
• Act as Rehab Resource Coordinator and liaison between the interdisciplinary team, unit staff and Centralized Rehabilitation Services.
• Conduct Rehab Assessments for adults 18+ to determine treatment needs, develop plans, and coordinate referrals for Education, Recreation, Vocation, Independent Living Skills and Wellness.
• Facilitate rehabilitation services through group work and individualized sessions.
• Coordinate with Rehab Department to align scheduling and services.

Skills

Therapeutic services

Job description

Job Information

Title: PAS l - Program Admin Specialist l

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: Salary Range: $60,043/yr. to $82,860/yr.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

SWVMHI in Marion, VA is recruiting for a Program Admin Specialist l to join its Rehab Services Team. To provide patients with professional recreational therapy programming which is goal-oriented and directed toward skills-building on the following domains of functioning: mental, physical, psychological, emotional, social, spiritual and/or sensory. Rehab Resource Coordinator is a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and serves as the liaison between the team, unit staff and Centralized Rehabilitation Services. Conducts Rehab Assessments with individuals ages 18 and older to determine treatment needs and preferences, develops a treatment plan, and coordinates referrals for treatment groups in Education, Recreation, Vocation, Independent Living Skills and/or Wellness. Facilitates rehabilitation services through group work and individualized sessions. Facilitates Rehab Groups in conjunction with the needs and schedule of the Rehab Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience providing therapeutic services in behavioral healthcare setting.

Additional Considerations

• ADC or ADC eligible as preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Prefer ability to conduct MH assessments and to develop effective treatment plans

with written, measurable and obtainable goals, objectives, and interventions with all individuals served.

• Prefer ability to work with all members of a multidisciplinary treatment team and serve as Rehab Liaison with professional communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Experience in developing and implementing Rehabilitation programs with special

populations preferred.

• Prefer previous work experience in a public mental health program/facility.
• Prefer certification as a CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) or

CTRS.

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 Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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 preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

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.