Therapy Supervisor

Title: Therapy Supervisor

State Role Title:Therapist II

Hiring Range: Starting Pay Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To oversee the daily routines of the therapeutic and leisure programming area which is goal oriented and directed toward changing and/or modifying specific mental physical or social behaviors. The staff member will be the primary supervisor of the therapy staff and will assist the Psychosocial Rehab Director in the supervision of the Rehab Department staff members. The Therapy Supervisor must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to understand the purpose of therapeutic programming and adjust treatment groups as needed so that activity interventions are appropriate to the age of the children and adolescents served.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of child/adolescent development as well as psychiatric and behavioral disorders.
Knowledge of positive behavior management techniques.
Ability to plan conduct and document active treatment interventions for patients using multi-modal techniques and to adapt activities and interventions to varying patient needs.
Ability to evaluate & report childrens progress to other clinical team members including psychiatrists psychologists nurses social workers and direct care staff.

*at least a bachelors degree in recreational therapy music therapy dance and movement therapy drama therapy art therapy or psychology/counseling. CTRS MT-BC R-DMT RDT ATR preferred but certification or licensure required within six months of hire.

Additional Considerations

Experience working in mental health and/or pediatric settings preferred.

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 fingerprint-based criminal history check 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.

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.

Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths 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: John Lee

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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.