Title: DSA III - GENERAL ACTIVITY PROVIDER / AGPI

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: $41,255 - $44,693

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

PROVIDE ACTIVITIES/GROUPS TO MEET THE PSYCHIATRIC AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF OUR PATIENTS. PLAN AND IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES/GROUPS FOR THE ADULT PATIENT. ENSURE THAT ALL PATIENTS RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE. THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL AND WOULD BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OR FACILITY NEED. ALL ESH POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK DIFFERENT SHIFTS AND/OR OVERTIME AS REQUESTED.


The position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations. Demonstrate good oral and written skills and abilities for communication. Ability to collaborate, problem solve and motivate patients. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and disciplines.

Demonstrate good clinical reasoning skills to think critically in situations that require managing priorities and formulating and implementing broad based actions and individualized interventions in complex situations. Knowledge of basic computer skills e.g., email, word processing, etc. Experience electronic heathcare records preferred

Additional Considerations

None.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL 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.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Phone: (757) 208-7717 - REFER TO 'PAGE UP' FOR APPLICATION FOR STATUS

Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

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.