Rehab Assistant
Company: DHRM
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Rehab Assistant State Role Title: 49053 Hiring Range:
$45,835 minimum, negotiable based on relevant years of experience
Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location:
Southern Va Mental Health Inst Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/ Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties To facilitate and co-facilitate
active treatment with adults with serious mental illness. To plan
and facilitate day, evening and weekend activities and special
events. To document on group attendance and progress according to
hospital and departmental policy. To provide assistance in aspects
of the day-to-day operations of the Rehab Services Department in
particular the Media Center and Community Meetings. To facilitate
trips into the community with the individuals served. To provide
quality services in line with hospital and departmental missions,
policies, and procedures. This position will work Monday - Friday,
8:00am - 5:00pm. Minimum Qualifications This position requires
basic computer skills as you will be trained to complete
documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Must possess a
valid vehicle operator’s license, which must remain valid
throughout employment. This position will also require: Knowledge
and skills related to psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery models
of intervention. Knowledge of mental health disorders, substance
abuse disorders and models of intervention/active treatment Ability
to work effectively with various professional disciplines. Ability
to develop, organize and facilitate skill-building activities and
therapeutic interventions. Quality written and verbal communication
skills. Awareness of safety and security procedures Ability to
manage patients in crisis including aggressive/assaultive
individuals utilizing approved Therapeutic Options techniques.
Ability to drive/operate and escort individuals by state cars,
vans, and wheelchair equipped van. Additional Considerations
Experience working in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute
care, long-term or correctional setting. Associate degree in a
rehabilitation career or related field. High school diploma/GED.
Veterans and people with National Service. Bilingual fluency in
Spanish and English. CNA License / QMHP Certification. 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. 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 successful fingerprint-based
criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are
required for the selected candidate for this position. Under
Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, 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. 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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx,
or call DARS at 800-552-5019. 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 (434) 773-4208 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. SVMHI uses Form I-9 and
E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. SVMHI
is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside
facility grounds. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone:
434-421-3060 Email: svmhihr@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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