Title: Occupational Therapist

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: $96,301 - $110,746

Pay Band: NV 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is a 134-bed state psychiatric hospital located in Northern Virginia, a suburb conveniently located near several public transportation routes and near Washington, DC. We are seeking a licensed occupational therapist to join our dynamic team that services adults 18 to 64 years of age who have serious mental illness, intellectual/developmental deficits, physical health limitations and who have experienced trauma.

In this role, staff will clinically assess both psychosocial and physical dysfunction and implement occupational therapy interventions accordingly. Staff will complete initial psychosocial rehabilitation evaluations and consultative evaluations of basic and advanced living skills, durable medical equipment needs or for individuals identified as a falls risk. Staff will design and lead engaging occupation-based group interventions using a multimodal approach that build daily living skills, foster hope and recovery, and assist individuals in returning to his/her highest level of functioning to be successful in the community. As a key member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, you'll provide valuable input on treatment plans and provide information regarding the individuals’ response to occupational therapy and psychosocial rehab department treatment interventions.

Staff will complete all required documentation (assessments, group notes, progress notes, and treatment plan documentation) in an electronic health record. Additional duties will include, but are not limited to, participating in special events, engaging in departmental and hospital wide initiatives, and utilizing recovery and behavior management techniques with the individual’s receiving services at NVMHI.

Minimum Qualifications

A degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

National registration by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists and licensure from Virginia State Board of Medicine to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Ability to operate a state vehicle. A valid driver's license is required for this position and must remain in good standing throughout employment.

Demonstrated work experience to include internships working with individuals with various types of mental health and physical health conditions.

Additional Considerations

Demonstrated experience in an inpatient mental health setting strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience leading evidence based treatment groups strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience in conducting evaluations addressing psychosocial and physical health needs and applying appropriate OT interventions.

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.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute 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. 

 Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  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. 

 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & 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. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.

www.vadars.org

 or call DARS at 800-552-5019. 

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.  
 
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  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: Eileen Pattisall

Phone: 703-645-3131

Email: eileen.pattisall@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.