Roles and missions of the AMP / Aide Médico Psychologique

The AMP / Aide Medico-Psychologique plays a crucial role in the healthcare system. These professionals are responsible for providing ongoing mental health and psychosocial care and services to patients. In particular, the AMP / Aide Medico-Psychologique is responsible for :

Assess patients' needs and provide them with services and activities adapted to their needs and state of health.

Develop and implement holistic care plans in collaboration with other members of the medical care team.

Collect relevant information and data to support the care process and regularly evaluate progress and outcomes.

Provide rehabilitation services and care and services to patients and their families.

Identify health programmes and support services to help improve patients' quality of life.

Providing education and information to patients and their families on mental health and psychosocial issues.

Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with patients and their families and other members of the medical care team.

Ensuring compliance with applicable mental health and psychosocial protocols, laws, regulations and standards.

Managing administrative tasks related to the organisation and implementation of mental health and psychosocial services.

Participating in studies, research and conferences on issues relating to mental and psychosocial health.

Attend professional meetings and conferences to maintain knowledge and skills.

Salary and career development of AMP / Aide Medico Psychologique

The salary of an Aide Medico Psychologique (AMP) is highly variable and may be CCD or conventional. Gross annual salaries vary according to years of experience:

0 to 2 years: between €18,000 and €22,000

2 to 5 years: between €22,000 and €25,000

5 to 10 years: between €25,000 and €30,000

10 to 15 years: between €30,000 and €33,000

Over 15 years: between €33,000 and €35,000

In addition to salary, AMPs also receive various bonuses and benefits. There are many career development opportunities for AMPs. Here are five possibilities:

Ergonomist

Psychologist

Monitor educator

Social worker

Specialist educator

Advantages and disadvantages of AMP / Aide Medico Psychologique

Advantages

An opportunity to do meaningful work and support the most vulnerable people.

Opportunity to work in a variety of fields and settings depending on interests and level of education.

A good opportunity to learn and keep up to date skills that are considered very valuable.

A salary and benefits package that many people aspire to.

A variety of working hours and options to suit your lifestyle.

Disadvantages

The demands of postgraduate study can be very demanding and time-consuming.

Working hours can be long and irregular, and the work can be very stressful.

There is a high risk of being exposed to difficult or dangerous situations due to the nature of certain tasks.

Strong competition for jobs and increasing politicisation of workplaces.

Considerable pressure to maintain the quality of patient care and ensure good communication between different members of staff.

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