Title: Education Rehabilitation Specialist - 2nd Shift

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: Min. Salary is $41,255/yr. - Salary commensurate with relevant years of experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide psychiatric/Recreational Therapy group work and individualized therapeutic activities for individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent, mental, emotional, and behavior illnesses, intellectual disabilities, implement and documenting progress in the electronic health record

Minimum Qualifications

1. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services
includes needs assessment, meting quality standards for services and evaluation of
client satisfaction.
2. Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability,
personality, and interests; learning and motivation and the assessment and treatment of
behavioral and affective disorders.
3. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for rehabilitation for physical and
mental dysfunctions.
4. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning
and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
5. Knowledge of administrative and office procedures such as word processing and
managing files and records.

Additional Considerations

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in
a Social Services field is highly preferred. High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.
2. Prefer certification as a CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner), ADC,
CTRS, or teaching certification.
3. Previous experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long term care, or
correction setting is preferred.
4. Driver’s license.

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.

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) 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. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. 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.

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: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & 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 (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: 276-706-3516

Email: rebecca.richardson@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.