Director of Social and Rehabilitative Services, Mental Health - Danville State Hospital

Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your training and administrative experience in the field of mental health? Do you enjoy working with multidisciplinary teams that make a difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable citizens? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Danville State Hospital is seeking a reliable and compassionate Director of Social Rehabilitative Services, Mental Health. If you want to help ensure quality health services and actively participate in the success of patient treatment, then this is the job for you. We encourage you to apply today!

As a Director of Social and Rehabilitative Services, Mental Health. you will coordinate, integrate, and administer hospital social and rehabilitative services consisting of the Social Service, Psychology, Chaplaincy Service, Volunteer Resources, Therapeutic Activities, Vocational Adjustment Services, Adult Basic Education, Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, and Occupational Therapy departments. You will plan, direct, coordinate, and maintain programs of active rehabilitation which meet the needs of every patient by complementing the medical and nursing evaluation of patient medical and emotional challenges. You will also supervise Directors and ensure the operational aspects of services maintain compliance with all guidelines, rules, and regulations. This role requires using sound management principles and practices necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of individual departmental programs, develop policies and procedures, and provide guidance and goal direction to department directors that maximize the therapeutic potential of all disciplines. In addition, you will participate in hospital meetings, committees, and community enrichment activities.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• Travel required
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of professional experience administering, managing, or providing direct services in human services or inpatient service delivery, which includes two years of experience in the field of mental health or in working with clients with mental health or cognitive deficits, and two years of professional supervisory experience; and four years of paraprofessional experience in social or behavioral sciences, occupational, physical or recreational therapy, speech pathology, education, nursing, health care management or health care administration, or a related field; or
• Five years of professional experience administering, managing, or providing direct services in human services or inpatient service delivery, which includes two years of experience in the field of mental health or in working with clients with mental health or cognitive deficits, and two years of professional supervisory experience; and a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, occupational, physical or recreational therapy, speech pathology, education, nursing, health care management or health care administration, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional experience administering, managing, or providing direct services in the field of mental health or working with clients with mental health or cognitive deficits, and two years of professional supervisory experience.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  
  

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.