Therapy Program Coordinative Assistant

About the role

Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center is located in LaGrange, Kentucky and performs competency evaluations for persons in Kentucky. We are the only forensic hospital in the state, serving all 120 counties. Our staff makes a real difference in the lives of patients who are often in need of care. We are expanding our Recovery Services and are in search of self-motivated and energetic Therapy Coordinative Assistants who possess the skill, knowledge and desire to be part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the work of TPA's (Therapy Program Assistants) and BHT's (Behavioral Health Technicians) within the recovery services department.
• Trains TPA's and BHT's on their duties according to facility policy, procedures and directives.
• Makes staff assignments to ensure continuous program coverage.
• Coordinates staffing of and leads 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.
• Coordinates staffing and provides support and supervision to patients during basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and IADL (Instrumental Advanced Daily Living) care and safety monitoring according to patient needs.
• Assigns staff escorts of patients to groups and appointments on and off grounds.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques and works within hospital and departmental standards.
• Assures compliance of documentation related to patient participation and progress within established timeframes and per federal, state and facility guidelines.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives related to direct patient care.
• Collaborative with treatment team to plan and provide treatment.
• Attend and participate in required staff and treatment team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience: Three years of therapeutic or patient care experience. College will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

Skills

• Conflict resolution and familiarity with de-escalation techniques.
• Organizational skills – ability to keep accurate records and keep schedules.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Attention to detail, especially regarding safety and patient monitoring.
• Experience with psychiatric disorders and behavioral health needs.

Pay & schedule

• Salary $32,469.60 - $48,705.12 Annually
• Pay Grade 11
• Full time, 37.5 HR/WK
• Eligible for overtime pay

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement benefits