Ketamine Infusion Sitter

• Hold space for patient / client during ketamine infusions

• Unlike trained therapists, sitters do not guide the trip in any direction. Their role is strictly a non-directive and supportive one. In doing so, sitters will help keep the trippers safe emotionally and physically by engaging minimally.

• Discuss and identify expectations, boundaries, and intentions with the client. This is often a general conversation entailing a loosely set-out plan to help avoid any surprises.

• An ideal sitter is a listener rather than a talker. They are understanding, kind, and attentive through verbal and body language. 

• Assist in changing music, increase or decrease the volume depending on the needs of the client.

• Assess the clients reaction to their environment and make changes to best suit their needs i.e. offer comfort by providing tissues, blankets, and cushions when and if needed.

• Reassure the client about any fears or worries that have occurred during the session.

• In the highly unlikely event of a medical emergency, the sitter will contact the nurse or physician who is immediately available in the other room.

• Document significant client interactions

• Contribute to the development and growth of our Sitter program 

• Be in touch with all ancillary treaters in coordination with other members of our treatment team

• Since we work as a team, must be willing to help with any other aspect of clinic operations, including administrative tasks, errands, office maintenance, etc.

Sound Like You?

• You have a track record of sitting with others during psychologically challenging times, with or without psychedelics involved.

• Ideally completed a program/training/certificate in a relevant field

• Thoughtful, compassionate, present and personable

• Capable of holding space for complex, challenging, and novel experiences with an open, unbiased and warm presence

• Mission-Obsessed: You have a deep personal connection to mental health

• Practice Intellectual Honesty / Integrity: You seek and speak the truth directly and possess high courage and low ego

• Cultivates Wholeness: You bring your authentic self to work and promote the wellbeing of team and peers

• Focus: You practice deep work