Director of Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Title: Director of Psychosocial RehabilitationState Role Title: Counselor ManagerHiring Range: $86,847 - $119,849Pay Band: 5Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Catawba HospitalAgency Website: Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThis position provides leadership and oversight for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Department, ensuring services are delivered in compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and recovery-oriented treatment principles. The role supervises departmental staff through performance management, coaching, evaluations, competency assessments, and ongoing professional development while fostering a safe and effective work environment. Responsibilities include managing departmental operations, contracts, budgets, staffing, quality improvement initiatives, treatment programming, and regulatory compliance to support high-quality patient care. The incumbent collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate therapeutic services, and ensure timely documentation and patient assessments. The position also leads the development and implementation of therapeutic programming, monitors program effectiveness, and participates in hospital committees and performance improvement activities. Additionally, the role coordinates staff training, student internship programs, and community partnerships while providing education to employees and maintaining relationships with academic institutions. The incumbent maintains certification in behavior interaction management techniques and performs other duties as assigned to support the hospital's clinical mission.Minimum Qualifications- Licensure or certification in clinical specialty required. - Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation modalities, theory, and practices.- Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services- Extensive experience with assessing and planning treatment; working knowledge of inpatient psychiatric hospitals and interdisciplinary teams in such settings.Additional Considerations• Background in program development and management highly desirable.• Experience in a public mental health setting highly desirable.Special InstructionsYou 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.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.Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through Page Up the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 14 paid holidays in 2026, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!Contact InformationName: Austin GrastyPhone: 540-375-4368Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.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.