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

State of Pennsylvania
Danville, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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THE POSITION

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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Eligibility rules apply.

CS-INSTRUCTIONS - SINGLE/DOUBLE FER, CERTIFICATION, ETC. You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

How many years of full-time 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 do you possess?

5 years or more
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
Less than 3 years
None

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Do you have two or more years of full-time professional supervisory experience administering, managing, or providing direct services in human services or inpatient service delivery

A. Yes
B. No

How much graduate coursework have you completed 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?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.