Mental Health CNA/CMA

Iowacounseling; Ames; Presencial; EUR 33.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A mental health care provider in Ames is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to join their team. This role involves preparing patients for visits, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates should have CMA or CNA certification and experience in a medical office or behavioral health. The position offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and professional development opportunities in a community-focused environment.

Servicios

Competitive Compensation with bonus potential

Free clinical training & development opportunities

Generous PTO and holiday package

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and more

Formación

• Experience in a medical office is preferred.
• Experience in mental/behavioral health is preferred.
• Certification as a CMA or CNA is required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients for medical visits, documenting data accurately.
• Monitor vital signs and ensure patient safety protocols.
• Communicate changes in patient status to providers.
• Assist with patient evaluation tools and scheduling.

Conocimientos

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong customer service skills

Strong multi-tasking ability

Educación

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

2 years of medical office experience

Experience in mental/behavioral health

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Career Opportunities with Central Iowa Psychological Services

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. If client-centered care is part of your DNA, we want to hear from you! Join our team as a Psychiatric Technician and experience an opportunity with incredible flexibility, unparalleled culture, and endless growth and development potential. We are currently hiring for our Ames office!

Central Iowa Psychological Services (CIPS) is an outpatient multidisciplinary group practice with office locations in Des Moines, Ames, and Ankeny. We provide general psychotherapy and psychological testing services, medication management services, interventional psychiatric services such as Spravato and TMS, and Substance Abuse/Addiction Services in conjunction with MAT services.

Why join our team?

You will be instrumental in transforming mental health care within your local community!

You will join a networked community of passionate professionals that are motivated to support an aligned mission of transforming mental healthcare one community at a time.

Competitive Compensation with bonus potential!

Clinical autonomy is highly valued and supported!

Free clinical training & development opportunities and an annual CE stipend!

A monthly office “joy & wellness” budget!

Free and full support through the credentialing process!

Expense reimbursement for licensure!

Free dedicated supervision for clinicians working towards full licensure!

Career growth and advancement opportunities!

A generous PTO and holiday package!

A fully comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, EAP, 401K w/ match, accident, hospital, critical illness, STD, LTD, FSA/DCFSA, and HSA plans available.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patients for medical provider visit. Obtains and documents subjective and objective data regarding the patient accurately and concisely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Monitors Vital Signs, response to treatment, and follows standard safety protocols.
• Communicates any identified concerns, problems, needs or changes in patient status.
• Prioritizes work flow based on needs of providers
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA standards
• Maintain patient records and request records, as appropriate, for coordination of care
• Administering treatment for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (training and certification will be provided on-site) per scope of practice guidelines, as ordered by and in collaboration with medical provider(s).
• Administering treatment for Spravato (training and certification will be provided on-site) per scope of practice guidelines, as ordered by and in collaboration with medical provider(s).
• Utilizes proper procedure with special consideration for patient comfort and safety including standard infection control practices.
• Prepares clinical space with equipment and supplies required for visits; maintains and monitors equipment and supplies as needed.
• Assists the provider and other members of the core team with scheduling, gathering patient information, administering patient evaluation tools/questionnaires.
• Submitting Prior Authorizations for prescribed services and/or medications.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and grammatical skills
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail
• Strong affinity for customer service
• Strong ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task

Education and Experience

• 2 years of medical office experience preferred
• Experience in mental/behavioral health preferred
• Must be a CMA or CNA

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to communicate via telephone
• Must be able to withstand long periods of time standing
• Must be able to withstand moderate periods of time sitting at a desk in front of a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times