WHAT YOU WILL DO
The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of critical roles in collaboration with the psychiatric care provider. This position will play a key role in both direct service and staff education.
Apply today and enjoy our flexible schedule of no nights, weekends, and no ‘on call’!
APPLY AT: www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
Pay: The starting hourly wage range is $32.11 – $33.93 per hour depending on qualifications.
You can earn up to $41.25/hour with successful annual reviews.
SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Manage the medication system, administer injectable medications, and document medication treatment.
- Screen and monitor clients for medical problems/side effects.
- Communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers.
- Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities with consumers in the office and the community. (i.e. assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change)
- Perform labs and monitoring of health conditions as needed.
- Educate other team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms, physical health issues, and medication side effects.
- When clients agree, develop strategies to maximize the taking of medications as prescribed. (i.e. behavioral tailoring, development of individual cues and reminders)
This post was authored by Kelli Richards on 02/25/2025.