Behavioral Health Intern
Job no: 5045264
Position type: Paid Intern
Location: Roanoke County, Virginia
Division/Equivalent: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
School/Unit: Catawba Hospital
Department/Office: STAFF DEV & TRAINING (GEN)
Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Behavioral Health Intern
State Role Title: 49053
Hiring Range: $20.00 per hour
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Catawba Hospital
Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=catawba
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Catawba Hospital is partnering with Radford University for a paid summer internship for students majoring in the areas of Social Work, Psychology, Adjunctive/Recreational Therapy and Nursing. This opportunity will require the selected applicant to work Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for 10 weeks starting with orientation on Tuesday May 27, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
. KSA’s and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work
Ability to provide patient care under supervision of licensed staff and/or Lead CNA; ability to follow instructions and report observations to licensed nursing staff in a timely manner; skills in providing assistance to patients in activities of daily living. Demonstrates competencies as defined on Competency Assessment.
Additional Considerations
This is a 10-week paid internship starting May 27th. Selected applicants will work 40 hours per week.
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.
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, 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 (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Catawba 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 Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID - 19 vaccination programs to staff, residents, clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Name: Beth Rhodes
Phone: 540-375-4211
Email: beth.rhodes@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.
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Application close: Eastern Daylight Time
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