P2P - NDI-Special Attendant Hiring Event

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Attendant is a frontline behavioral health professional at the NeuroDiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center in Indianapolis. The role supports people receiving psychiatric treatment and rehabilitative services by implementing treatment plans, providing therapeutic support, monitoring behavior and safety, assisting with daily living activities, and helping residents build skills for greater independence. The position contributes to a safe, structured, therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and well-being. The position includes behavioral and therapeutic support, resident safety and security, daily living and housekeeping assistance, clinical and emergency response, and routine administrative support. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. The listed annual salary traditionally starts at $41,210, but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or HSE diploma.
At least 1 year of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing care practices, including medication administration if certified or licensed.
Knowledge of principles and methods for therapeutic rehabilitation programs and mental health provider systems.
Practical knowledge of teaching techniques, including motivation, progress assessment, charting, and behavior modification, and the ability to apply them.
Knowledge of the needs of mentally ill client groups and of institution and unit procedures.
Ability to operate routine medical equipment when trained or needed and to respond effectively in emergencies.
Knowledge and ability to apply behavior modification, self-defense, and restraint techniques as needed without injuring residents.
Ability to recognize behavior and behavior changes and take appropriate action; anticipate and address residents’ behavior changes.
Ability to counsel and guide residents in social behavior and demonstrate therapeutic interventions using de-escalation, redirection, and approved behavior management techniques.
Ability to write reports, maintain accurate records and charts, and complete documentation accurately and on time.
Ability to perform routine clerical functions and assist residents with housekeeping and daily living activities.
Ability to maintain and distribute client trust accounts if needed.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle in Indiana.
Certified in professional rescuer CPR/AED, or willing to become certified.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing residents’ treatment plans and coordinate activities under professional direction, adapting prescribed plans to individual needs.
Monitor residents during daily routines and observe, report, and record their condition and behavior.
Demonstrate therapeutic interventions, including de-escalation, redirection, and approved behavior prevention and management techniques.
Teach, counsel, and motivate residents in daily living skills and appropriate social behavior; assess training needs related to treatment objectives and transitional living.
Provide a safe environment that supports learning, self-esteem, and self-sufficiency.
Maintain resident security and order, including managing aggressive behavior and, when necessary, restraining dangerous or unruly residents.
Escort residents within the building and off grounds for activities, therapy, and medical, dental, or legal needs while ensuring safety and security.
Secure doors, search visitors when required by facility policy, operate radio systems, issue keys, escort visitors, and search patient rooms for contraband.
Assist residents with cleaning and caring for their living areas, clothing, and supplies, and develop community living skills through activities such as grocery shopping and accessing public transportation or community providers, when applicable.
Maintain and distribute client funds or trust accounts for individual treatment programs, as needed.
Assist with occupational and recreational therapy programs to support independent living.
Provide basic first aid and use CPR or the Heimlich maneuver when necessary.
Perform routine clerical duties, including ordering supplies, maintaining client folders and unit forms, filing progress notes, and answering the unit telephone.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, and vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including paid new parent leave, childbirth recovery leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, and combined vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.