Mental Health Medical Assistant

Community and Family Resources offers a variety of behavioral health treatment services to serve each client and their unique needs. We are currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide support services to those seeking psychiatric services by assisting psychiatry staff with medical assessments and treatments.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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• Maintains appropriate administrative and clinical records according to the standards outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Recognizes early symptoms of physical and mental illness and performs appropriate interventions and/or referrals.
• Administers medication/phones in prescriptions as ordered by providers.
• Recognizes and reports the therapeutic actions and side effects of medications and initiates appropriate interventions in emergencies.
• Provides education and psychosocial/supportive counseling to consumers and their families regarding disease process and treatment options.
• Reviews and completes disability and prescription assistance forms in collaboration with the consulting psychiatric provider.
• Provides consultation to therapists regarding medication and consumer co-morbidity questions/issues.
• Collaborates/coordinates care with other providers/agencies.
• Cleans and prepares office for patient appointments.
• Answers telephone calls from patients, pharmacies, laboratories, and insurance carriers.
• Consults with community agencies and significant others involved with consumers to determine level of functioning and appropriate service interventions as assigned. Attends staff meetings as assigned.

Schedule:

• Type: Full-time
• Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00a-5:30p; Friday, 8:00a-4:30p

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification OR licensure as a practical nurse (LPN) by the State of Iowa is required.
• Two years of previous experience required, preferably in mental health or substance use related field.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Optional 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!

**Application Process:
** Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment.

**** Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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