Therapy Program Coordinative Assistant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•La Grange, KY

6d•$33,119 - $49,678•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center in LaGrange, Kentucky, is the state’s forensic hospital and performs competency evaluations for people across Kentucky. The Recovery Services department is expanding and is seeking Therapy Program Coordinative Assistants to support patient care and recovery. This position oversees and trains Therapy Program Assistants and Behavioral Health Technicians, coordinates staffing and patient group sessions, and supports patients with daily living activities and safety monitoring. It also ensures timely and compliant documentation, contributes to quality improvement, and collaborates with the treatment team to plan and provide care. The position has a 37.5-hour work week and is eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Three years of therapeutic or patient care experience.
College education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.
Conflict resolution and familiarity with de-escalation techniques.
Organizational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and schedules.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Attention to detail, particularly regarding safety and patient monitoring.
Experience with psychiatric disorders and behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

Oversee the work of Therapy Program Assistants and Behavioral Health Technicians in the Recovery Services department.
Train Therapy Program Assistants and Behavioral Health Technicians on duties in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and directives.
Make staff assignments to ensure continuous program coverage.
Coordinate staffing for and lead patient group sessions in accordance with treatment plans designed and administered by a qualified mental health professional.
Contribute to patient recovery by leading psychoeducational skill development.
Coordinate staffing and provide support and supervision to patients during basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) care and safety monitoring, according to patient needs.
Assign staff to escort patients to groups and appointments on and off grounds.
Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques while following hospital and departmental standards.
Ensure documentation of patient participation and progress is completed within established timeframes and in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines.
Lead 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.