Cosmetologist Dsa III

Title: COSMETOLOGIST / DSA III

State Role Title:Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $37505 - $55175

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) located in Williamsburg Virginia was founded in 1773 with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus situated on 500 acres consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of Cosmetologist / DSA III

The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge skills & abilities to provide hair care services for psychiatric patients both adult and geriatric.

The Cosmetologist /DSA III reports directly to Therapist II for the provision of direct care to patients with mental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities in an assigned forensic unit according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing and the Hospitals mission goals and objectives.

This position supports the facilitys mission to provide support to individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs. This position will assist ESH professional staff in carrying out active treatment plans for patients with the most challenging mental health behavioral issues and forensic populations. These positions provide specialized service in working with individuals with challenging forensic mental health and behavior issues in specific units that house individuals such as jail transfers.

All ESH positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Virginia licensure as a Cosmetologist via Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR).

Graduate of an accredited cosmetology school.

Additional Considerations

Experience as a cosmetologist or barber in a salon.

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.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

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