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[ladypanther]

I applied for a risk analyst position at a state psychiatric hospital. Got a call today for an interview. (Position closed for applications 5/22. Sometimes the system moves slowly)

I currently work for a state DD facility. Risk analysis and management is one part of my job. Since I have worked there my caseload has doubled....and duties have expanded. Impossible. So looking for a job that actually ends at 5pm. Want to stay with the state.

This is a new position. In May they advertised for a director of Risk Management and 2 risk Analyst positions. They re-advertised the director's job.

I could just be getting an interview to fill their quota....a lot of the time they want to fill these things internally but have to interview a certain # of people. But this might be an opportunity and I want to be prepared.

I worked in mental health for many years and did some contract work with a couple of inpatient psychiatric units. So, I know a little about the system. I also know that these are very serious people and expect an intense interview.

If anyone has any experience with hospital systems, psychiatric units, or risk management, I would appreciate some advice.

[Hawk]

good luck...mention the huddle and you'll get the job for sure

[MadHatter]

good luck...mention the huddle and you'll get the job for sure

Mention you are a member of The Huddle and they might admit you to the unit.

[Argus Plexus]

Well you post on the same board as me so you must know at least a little something about crazy fu*kers.

[Cardiackat88]

Wear this, it will help bring out your eyes:

[5158Poundin]

Good luck lp. Wish I could help but I have no experience to warrant anything! I do have news too...I am starting my earnest searches for jobs in NC myself and hope to be closer for football this fall....

[Jackofalltrades]

I'm in serious need of a shrink...



Anywho, best of luck, hopefully it's a legit chance.

[Rip Saw]

I am curious about what a risk analyst does in a psychiatric hospital and what is DD?

[Johnny Rockets]

Don't fall for it....I went to the psych ward for an "interview" and it was a trap. Stayed there for 5 years sitting in my own feces. I feel much better now though.

[NanceUSMC]

Good luck!! You'll do great!

[ladypanther]

I am curious about what a risk analyst does in a psychiatric hospital and what is DD?

DD=developmental disabilities.

What I envision from the job posting, is that incidents and injuries are reviewed with recommendations made for action to prevent further occurances. For example, where I am now, falls is a big issue. We have done some things environmentally to reduce the risk of falls and serious injury. Also reviewing the data for patterns such as location, time of day, staffing, etc.

[Scrumtrilescent]

So if they just bubblewrapped everything, you'd be out of a job?

[Rip Saw]

Sort of like a safety engineer LP ?

[ladypanther]

Sort of like a safety engineer LP ?

They deal more with physics and construction. This position would deal more with human interactions, human factors, training, staffing patterns, compliance to treatment standards,etc.

So if they just bubblewrapped everything, you'd be out of a job?

It would make things safer but then there is the matter of rights....and what people will eventually do that you don't expect.