Therapy Program Assistant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•La Grange, KY

6d•$30,104 - $45,156•Onsite

About The Position

Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center in LaGrange, Kentucky, is the state's only forensic hospital and performs competency evaluations for people from all 120 Kentucky counties. The center is expanding its Recovery Services and seeks self-motivated, energetic Therapy Program Assistants to support patient care and recovery. The position works a 37.5-hour week and is eligible for overtime pay. The Therapy Program Assistant supports and supervises patients with daily living activities and safety monitoring, escorts and transports patients to groups and appointments, and carries out treatment plans using therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and crisis prevention techniques. The role conducts treatment-plan-based group sessions, leads psychoeducational skill development, documents patient participation and progress, contributes to quality improvement, and collaborates with the treatment team. The position typically works in a mental health facility and may involve hazards associated with hospital work that require following safety procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate.
One year of therapeutic or patient care experience; college may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Clear and compassionate communication skills.
Conflict resolution skills and familiarity with de-escalation techniques.
Organizational skills, including the ability to keep accurate records and schedules.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Attention to detail, especially regarding safety and patient monitoring.
Basic understanding of psychiatric disorders and behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

Provide support and supervision to patients during basic and instrumental activities of daily living and safety monitoring according to patient needs.
Escort and transport patients to groups and appointments on and off grounds.
Carry out treatment plans and use therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and crisis prevention intervention techniques within hospital standards.
Conduct patient group sessions in accordance with treatment plans designed and administered by a qualified mental health professional.
Lead psychoeducational skill development to contribute to patient recovery.
Complete documentation related to patient participation and progress within established time frames and federal, state, and facility guidelines.
Participate in and direct quality improvement initiatives related to direct patient care.
Collaborate with the treatment team to plan and provide treatment.
Attend and participate in required staff and treatment team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.