Lead Unit Administrator
Company: DHRM
Location: Marion
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Lead Unit Administrator State Role Title: Prog Admin
Manager II Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $93,009/year - Salary
Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience Pay Band: 5 Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth
Inst Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov Recruitment
Type: General Public - G Job Duties To direct and develop the
clinical and administrative operation for Extended Rehab Services
according to accreditation guidelines. All Services are provided
according to the needs and preferences of adult individuals, taking
into account age and diagnoses-specific issues. This position is
also responsible for coordinating he performance improvement
services of the unit. This position with supervise the Program
Directors for Geriatrics and Acute Admissions. Minimum
Qualifications • Excellent communication skills across a variety of
levels in the organization. • Comprehensive knowledge of clinical,
administrative, and accreditation/licensing requirements (TJC, CMS)
for in-patient mental health programs. • Knowledge of
practice/principles of mental health assessment, psychiatric
rehabilitation and treatment of individuals with serious mental
illness. • Knowledge of age specific population clinical needs. •
Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and ability
to apply them to customer service framework of healthcare. •
Ability to supervise staff. • Ability to develop and evaluate
policies and procedures. • Analytical skills. • Knowledge of
fundamental principles of performance management. Additional
Considerations • Prefer advanced degree in mental health field or
equivalent combination of advanced training and experience. •
Strongly prefer experience administering hospital mental health
program; may substitute experience administering major component of
program. • Strongly prefer advanced or Master’s degree in
behavioral health field. • Strongly prefer experience
administrating or supervising inpatient mental health program or
major component of program. 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. Application Requirements:
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted
electronically through 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. You will receive a confirmation of receipt once
your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To
check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application”
in your account. Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed
within five (5) days of the posting date. 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 Southwestern Virginia Mental
Health Institute 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 preferences 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, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family
personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!
Contact Information Name: Rebecca Richardson Phone: 276-706-3516
Email: rebecca.richardson@dbhds.virginia.gov In 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 800-552-5019. 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.
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