Psychiatric Associate - Adult Inpatient

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview is looking for a Psychiatric Associate to join our outstanding Adult Mental Health unit! Station 10 serves adults ages 18+ years old with a mix of challenging patients, including anxious/depressed and are at risk for self-harm or suicide as well those who have thought disorders, and struggle with managing their lives in the community. Some patients have co-occurring medical issues that broaden the psychiatric associate experience.  Station 10 has many experienced psychiatric associates with a wealth of knowledge to provide new staff.

 

We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis

 

This role is approved for 64 hours, every two weeks on the evening shift ( 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), working 8-hour shifts and every other weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) with a variable schedule.

 

The Psych Associate is responsible for the delivery of patient care and promotion of a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the direction of the Registered Nurse so that goals and objectives of treatment are achieved on each unit as assigned.

 

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety of patient and staff by conducting the following as assigned:
• Conducts safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentation.
• Conducts room, belonging and unit searches.
• Responds and participates in de-escalation of patient including physical intervention as trained.
• Actively participates in milieu management with treatment team collaboration.
• Performs basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to treatment plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of signs/symptoms of mental health diagnoses and therapeutic interactions and milieu management.
• Conducts educational programming with individual and/or patient groups according to appropriate treatment plan.
• Responds to emergency situations as trained per policy.
• Participates in the treatment team’s mission, goals and plans.
• Acts as a member of the multi-disciplinary therapeutic team.
• Exhibits verbal communication in a timely, thorough, and professional manner.
• Possesses knowledge of current issues, changes and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures.
• ADLs & Physical Support
• Provide light to medium ADL assistance, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, eating and mobility support.
• Assist with supplies, setup, and patient direction regarding basic care routines.
• Provide mobility support appropriate to training (e.g., gait belts, wheelchair assistance).

Required Qualifications

• 2 years Experience in mental health, healthcare, or school setting (NA, NST, PCA, behavioral tech, etc.) AND
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable individuals or high acuity behavioral needs.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Health Care, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Experience in inpatient, ED, behavioral health, EMT/paramedic, emergency medical services or other related higher acuity settings such as a school, residential treatment facility, group home, etc.

Qualifications:

$26.06- $35.56 Hourly