Pros: 1-2 days a week, ; 6-8 hrs each, was 16 miles oneway from my house;, i really enjoyed my supervisor, peers and the clients
Cons: the pay
I averaged 8-12 outpt mentally ill clients daily; assessments, eval, medication monitoring and adjustment with Physician's concurrence. I learned clients are consistent with their treatment plan; if one is able to educate them at their level of understanding of the cause, effect and consequences. Management was highly supportive of me and I felt like
– more... I was part of a well oiled team. The hardest part of the job was visitiing my clients in the detention center; evaluating them, and administering their overdue meds (which exasberated the situation requiring arrest. The most enjoyable part of my job were my clients visible getting better, complying with their medication regime and able to return to their maximum optimum wellness. – less
hdfkyd – October 22, 2012
Get trained, graduate then get a real paying job.