Schedule Weekly Hours:

What you will get:

To provide physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse while upholding the Trauma Informed Care philosophy. This position assists with the implementation of daily program activities for behavioral health patients. Provides support for the patients' emotional and social needs. This position also monitors and identifies anything needed to promote safe patient care.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Provides developmentally appropriate supportive interaction with counseling and monitoring of patients in a 1:1 or group setting.

2. Assess changes in patient's behavior and notifies the RN.

3. Assists the treatment team and partner with patient in developing and modifying Behavioral Health Plan of Care for patients.

4. Partners with the treatment team to encourage patient compliance with Behavioral Health Plan of Care and participation in activities.

5. Assists RN with admission, transfer, and discharge process.

6. Facilitates educational groups.

7. Participates in family meetings.

8. Documents in EPIC.

9. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System statements, policies, and confidentiality statement.

10. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology or Sociology or a related human service field

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

1 year experience working in human services field or health care setting.

DESIRED

1 year experience working in behavioral health

License and Certifications:

DESIRED

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Subject to outside environmental conditions.

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Subject to hazards.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Static Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Climbing Stair Never (0%)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Lifting - Floor to Waist Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Lifting - Waist to Overhead Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Lifting - Other Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Long Carry (>50 feet) Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Short Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Right Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Left Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Push/Pull (Static Force) Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer