Therapy Program Assistant – Mental Health Support

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services seeks a Therapy Program Assistant for the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center in LaGrange. This full-time position is in the executive branch with overtime eligibility and a 37.5 hour work week.

The role supports patients, escorts to activities, assists with treatment plans, and participates in team meetings while maintaining documentation and safety.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience: One year of therapeutic or patient care experience.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: College will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

• Provides support and supervision to patients during basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and IADL (Instrumental) care and safety monitoring according to patient needs.
• Escorts and transports patients to groups and appointments on and off grounds, carries out treatment plans, utilizes therapeutic communication, de-escalation and crisis prevention intervention techniques within hospital standards.
• Conducts patient group sessions in accordance with treatment plans designed and administered by a qualified mental health professional.
• Contributes to patient recovery by leading psychoeducational skill development.
• Completes documentation related to patient participation and progress within established time frames and per federal, state and facility guidelines.
• Participates in and directs quality improvement initiatives related to direct patient care.
• Collaborates with treatment team to plan and provide treatment.
• Attends and participates in required staff and treatment team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services seeks a Therapy Program Assistant for the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center in LaGrange. This full-time position is in the executive branch with overtime eligibility and a 37.5 hour work week.

The role supports patients, escorts to activities, assists with treatment plans, and participates in team meetings while maintaining documentation and safety.