Psychiatric Associate - EmPATH Unit

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Psychiatric Assistant at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 64 per two weeks on the Day/Evening shift, for 8 hour shifts, and every other weekend rotation.

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

About this Unit:

Join the innovative EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) team at Southdale Hospital, where you'll play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing mental health crises. As a Psychiatric Associate, you'll help create a safe, therapeutic environment while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to stabilization, healing, and recovery. This hands-on role is perfect for individuals passionate about emergency behavioral health and making a meaningful difference during critical moments in patients' lives.

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Associate is responsible for the delivery of patient care, and promotion of a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the supervision of the RN so that the goals and objectives of treatment are achieved on each unit as assigned. The focus is on adult mental health.

• Maintains safety on the behavioral services' unit.
• Maintains and carries out checks documented on the accountability sheets and restricted access items sheets.
• Conducts room searches.
• Exhibits appropriate use of de-escalation skills.
• Responds and participates in BCS situations.
• Manages the milieu by observing patients in the environment at all times.
• Responds and participates in CPR situations as designated.
• Performs basic patient care routines and procedures according to treatment plan.
• Responds and participates in CPR situations
• Demonstrates knowledge of signs/symptoms of diagnoses and usual interventions.
• Delivers individual care including ADL's and vitals signs.
• Participates in unit specific routines and group/individual programming.
• Possesses knowledge of the DIAP documentation method and charts in a concise manner.
• Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to resolve them.
• Monitors and maintains therapeutic milieu
• Exhibits appropriate use of de-escalation skills
• Participates in active involvement, observation, and intervention
• 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.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) at the end of orientation

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience providing direct patient care
• 1 year experience in working with emotionally disturbed individuals
• 1 year of experience in Emergency Medicine
• 1 year of experience in Behavioral Health

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status