Psychiatric Associate

The Adolescent Dual Diagnosis program is a unique 20 bed inpatient hospital program that offers services to teens who are experiencing mental health and chemical dependency challenges. Members of the interdisciplinary team include Medical Doctors, RNs, Family Therapists, Rehabilitation staff (music therapist, art therapist, recreational therapist), Chemical Dependency Counselors, Case Managers, Chaplains, and an Advance Practice RN with specialization in Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. Patients have access to the departments full continuum of services tailored to the needs dual diagnosis population, including day therapy and community based residential treatment. In addition to joining a team that is part of one of the largest hospital based Behavioral Departments in the country, an individual who works in this program has access to many resources for expanding his/her clinical expertise. All staff report to the Program Manager for the Adolescent Dual Diagnosis unit, who works closely with the programs Medical Director and Staff Council in promoting patient centered care that is effective and efficient.

The Psych Associate is responsible for the delivery of patient care, and promotion of a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the supervision of the RN so that the goals and objectives of treatment are achieved on each unit as assigned.
Physical Demands:Sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, push/pull, stooping/crouching, finger dexterity, speaking,hearing and visual.
Mental Demands:Frequent people contact, irregular work schedule, detailed work, frequent interruptions, decisions making skills, concentration, ability to work independently, multitasking, organizations skills, working with others.
Physical Environment:Noise, infectious disease, moving machinery, fumes/gases, human tissue/fluids, radiation, telephone usage, chemicals, biohazard material and work inside.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology or Human Services Field
• Experience working in the mental health field