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Mental Health Program Assistant
Coon Rapids, MN
Job Description
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
January 31, 2024Department:
38014083 Mercy Mental Health Adult Partial UnitShift:
Day (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
40Union Contract:
Non-UnionWeekend Rotation:
NoneJob Summary:
Plan and facilitate therapeutic interventions through structured activities and education. Provides direct and indirect patient care services under direction of program manager. Utilizes patient/family needs to provide input into the care and discharge planning process.Key Position Details:
40 hours a week- Day (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm)
No weekends
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Assessment/reassessment.
- Assess level of risk.
- Assess level of functioning.
- Assess programming needs for patient/families.
- Documents assessments.
- Plan and conduct educational/therapeutic activities.
- Assigns patients to specific group according to team treatment plan.
- Conducts groups as scheduled.
- Conducts one on one education/activities as determined by the assessment and treatment plan.
- Proactively works with all disciplines to achieve treatment plan.
- Advocate for patients rights.
- Represents patient/family needs when patient/family is unable to do so .
- Supports patient rights through awareness and provision of legal rights.
- Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situation to protect patient, self and environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, dance therapy or social/psychological area required
- 0 to 2 years in mental health field preferred
- BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Certified by American Heart Association or Allina BLS
Physical Demands
:
Lifting weight,
Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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