Psychiatric Provider Assistant- Full Time

JOB SUMMARY: The Psychiatric Provider Assistant (hereinafter “Assistant”) is part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals and will provide clinical support in documentation and other activities relative to the practice of the assigned provider and the relative nursing support for orders, documentation and communication. Further, the Assistant provides administrative, clerical, and practical support for the assigned attending provider. This position reports directly to the Director, Office of Healthcare Coordination (OHC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Assist and support in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the assigned attending provider for the purposes of documentation, treatment, scheduling, and communication efforts surrounding the attending providers practice with the residential clients.
2. Assist with documentation and communication of all treatment and interplay between the assigned attending provider and the interdisciplinary team.
3. Facilitate communication and collaboration among nursing staff, clinical staff, and the assigned attending provider.
4. Ensure continuity of patient care information between shifts and coordinate client admitting, discharges, transfers, and other operational issues as related to documentation, communication and support of the assigned attending provider.
5. Assist in ensuring that all regulatory standards are maintained.
6. Assist in the transmission, documentation and execution of treatment, care, and communication to patient clients in accordance with physician’s orders and direction.
7. Participate in Quality Improvement as indicated.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required training, certifications and licensures must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
5. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education : Graduation form an accredited Nursing School required.
2. Licensure : Valid Ohio LPN or RN license required.
3. Skills/Competencies :

• Core Expertise : Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Cultural Competency : Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication : Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct : Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration & Teamwork : Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making : Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.

1. Experience : Experience working with children and adolescents required. Previous direct interplay and support of provider and physician team experience preferred.

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.
Our offerings include:

• Pay starts at $34 an hour ​​​​​​​
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.