Psychosocial Rehab Tech (CCCA) Part Time

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is hiring a Psychosocial Rehab Tech (CCCA) Part Time in Staunton, Virginia. Under the supervision of the Therapy Manager I, you will help deliver a diverse program of individual and group activities for children and adolescents in care, including preparing materials and coordinating activities with other treatment elements.

Position requires knowledge of child development, group facilitation, and behavior management, plus ability to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human growth, child development, and the family system.
• Knowledge of positive behavior management and behavior motivation techniques.
• Specialized knowledge in group facilitation, fostering positive intrapersonal relationships, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to assess, plan, conduct, and document active treatment interventions for children and adolescents using multi-modal techniques.
• Ability to evaluate and report children’s progress to the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group activities to engage patients with a rich offerings of experiences.
• Coordinate activities with other treatment elements under Therapy Manager I.
• Prepare and deliver sensory and activity boxes to support coping and on-unit engagement.

Skills

Human growth knowledge

Child development

Behavior management

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary reporting

Job description

Psychosocial Rehab Tech (CCCA) Part Time

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Flat Pay Rate of $22.81/hr

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

PSR Techs provide individual and group activities to ensure that patients are provided with a rich and diverse offering of engagement experiences and, under the direction of the Therapy Manager I, ensures that these activities are coordinated with other elements of treatment. PSR Techs support the general milieu by providing supplies and materials for on-unit engagement and prepare and deliver sensory and activity boxes to support coping.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of human growth, child development, and the family system.
• Knowledge of positive behavior management and behavior motivation techniques.
• Specialized knowledge in principles and techniques of group facilitation, fostering positive intrapersonal relationships, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to assess, plan, conduct, and document active treatment interventions for children and adolescents using multi-modal techniques, and ability to adapt activities and interventions to varying patient needs.
• Ability to evaluate and report children’s progress to other clinical team members including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, therapists, and direct care staff.

Additional Considerations

• Veterans
• Spouses of Veterans
• Bilingual Language Skills

Special Instructions

A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at [phone] for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: John Lee

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.