Rehab Assistant

DHRM; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement with match

Life insurance

Job summary

Western State Hospital in Staunton, VA is seeking a full-time Rehab Assistant to help develop, implement, and evaluate psychosocial rehabilitation interventions for patients.

You will participate in open leisure programming, document incidents, and support monthly events; a valid driver's license and at least a high school diploma are required, with an associates degree preferred.

DBHDS offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work in a historic, scenic setting in the Shenandoah Valley.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates degree or higher.
• Experience in mental health or related field.
• Bilingual and Veteran status encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conducts 18-20 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions per week, according to approved schedules.
• Ensures interventions are appropriate to patient’s ages, interests, and abilities as reflected by assessment data
• Accountable for tracking patient attendance in the open leisure program
• Documents and updates incident reports as well as initiates warnings and restrictions as needed in the common's areas
• Assists supervisor and open leisure staff in planning, organizing, and implementing monthly special event programs and outings for the open leisure program
• Drives van for leisure programming field trips

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Experience in mental health

Bilingual

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher

Job description

Title: Rehab Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $43,000 to $57,000

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.

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Rehab Assistant to assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions within the psychosocial treatment program and provide open leisure programming available to all patients of Western State Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts 18-20 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions per week, according to approved schedules.
• Ensures that interventions are appropriate to individual patient’s ages, interests, and abilities as reflected by assessment data
• Accountable for tracking patient attendance in the open leisure program
• Documents and updates incident reports as well as initiates warnings and restrictions as needed in the common's areas
• Assists supervisor and open leisure staff in the planning, organizing, and implementing monthly special event programs and outings for the open leisure program
• Drives van for leisure programming field trips

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• paid time off; sick time; family/personal time; and community service time
• retirement with cash match
• life insurance

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and ability to obtain valid Virginia driver's license with 30 days of start date

Additional Considerations

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree or higher
• Experience in mental health or related field
• Bilingual
• Veteran or Veteran Spouse

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.

Background Investigation

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.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 08 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time