occupational therapist supervisor - , VA, United States - State of Virginia

Description

Title:
Occupational Therapist Supervisor


State Role Title:
Therapist III


Hiring Range:
Commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5


Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop


Location:
Central State Hospital


Agency Website:

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

About Central State Hospital

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia.

CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans.

A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds).

We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system.

We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person's individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person.

Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Departmental Mission Objective

The Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services Department at Central State Hospital is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of creative art therapists, recreational and occupational therapists, human services care specialists, pastoral care, administrative supports, and beautician services.

As a team, we provide patients quality engagement opportunities through creative and evidence based therapeutic interventions. We seek to recognize the uniqueness of each individual in our care, and promote self-awareness of their strengths. We provide an outlet for the patients to engage in meaningful interventions while also exploring their own personal interests. The Rehabilitative Department promotes resiliency, autonomy, and empowerment through a structured and supportive environment. Our goal is to encourage recovery in the hospital that can continue to grow upon return to the community.

Purpose of Position

Provides supervision and direction in all areas of job performance to the Rehab Department's clinical and support staff.

Directs, organizes and implements Rehab treatment groups that meet the psychosocial and physical needs of the adult civil clients, ages 18 to 64 years of age.

Ensure that Rehab services in B114 are therapeutic; goal oriented and meets the individualized needs of the patients.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensures that performance expectations are clear, well communicated, and related to the goals and objectives of the department;
• Completes yearly employee work profiles in the established time frame utilizing feedback from other team members, training records, attendance, competencies information and written documentation;
• Maintains/modifies/completes coverage assignments for treatment groups and activities and communicates these to rehab staff, supervisors and department director;
• Reviews assigned staff's EHR data, and uses this to identify problems and initiate the development of action plans to improve service delivery;
• Provides up to 6 active treatment groups weekly for adults with serious mental illness that is in accordance with department standards and program description;
• Completes Rehab Assessments that determine client's functional, learning, communications, vocational and educational strengths and needs according to established time frame and guidelines. Ensure that strengths, problems and needs are identified and incorporated into treatment recommendations;
• Actively participates & works collaboratively in the multidisciplinary treatment team process which includes attending team meetings as scheduled, completing referral process and assists with the treatment planning process
• Provides Rehab treatment group information regarding client's response, attendance and behaviors to the treatment team. May provide consultative services as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have OT degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Must have completed fieldwork level II successfully.
• Must have a license from the VA Board of medicine in Occupational Therapy.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver's license.
• Must have experience and working knowledge of supervisory techniques

Additional Considerations

KSA's required to successfully perform the work:

• Proficient in both verbal and written communication skills with staff, client, community providers and family members.
• Skilled in the ability to develop, plan, and implement occupational therapy interventions and groups utilizing multi-modalities approach along with evidence-based treatment and trauma informed strategies to promote recovery and functional outcomes.
• Ability to clinically assess both psychosocial and physical deficits and implement occupational therapy interventions accordingly.
• Must be able to operate a state vehicle, participate in special unit activities, utilize TOVA techniques with patients, search for missing patient and work irregular work hours and weeks. -
• Ability to drive/operate and escort clients by state cars, wheelchair equipped bus and 15 passenger van.

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.

Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. 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 RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Central 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.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position.

Under Virginia Code § and , the Department of Behavioral Health and 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.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to 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.

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.

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 with the Department of Aging and 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.

To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to:
, or call DARS at

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contact Human Resources at

for assistance.

DBHDS 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.

Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY

Contact Information


Name:
Central State Hospital


Phone:

Email:

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

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.