Title: Mental Health Worker

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: starting at $42,493 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.wsh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Mental Health Worker who will assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of psychosocial rehabilitation programs for patients with psychiatric illnesses and application of the theories and principles of human behavior as they relate to the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of psychiatric patients. This is accomplished through group discussion, individual meetings, competency to stand trial restoration services, observation of behavior, development and implementation of therapeutic treatment plans and participation in therapeutic activities.

The Mental Health Worker will also provide at least 10-12 hours of psychosocial groups and activities per week and complete all required documentation; provide between 8-10 hours of individual interventions per week, including, but not limited to, competency to stand trial restoration; assist in obtaining and administering behavioral reinforcements as indicated by behavioral treatment plans; and coordinate need for and purchasing of unit supplies and program needs.

This position is eligible for:

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

Minimum Qualifications

- Training, education and/or experience in behavioral health or human services
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting with individuals who have a wide range of abilities and backgrounds
- Prior experience beyond an introductory level within a behavioral health setting involving individual and/or group facilitation
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Virginia driver's license
- Must successfully complete TOVA training, WSH CST restoration training, and all other WSH/DBHDS specific training.

Additional Considerations

- College level coursework and/or certification in Psychology, Human Services, or related field
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse

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.

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. 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. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov

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.