Psychiatric Associate - Adult Inpatient Mental Health

Job Overview

Looking to work in role that will make a difference in the community?

Fairview Health Services is looking for a Psychiatric Associate to join our outstanding Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit! The unit team consists of two attending psychiatrists, each with a team of residents and medical students that rotate; two case managers; one occupational therapists; RNs; psychiatric associates; and health unit coordinators. Station 22 is a University of MN Psychiatry teaching unit and serves patients with primary thought disorders. Station 22 provides a unique work environment of collaborative teaching and learning that is exciting and allows for opportunities to learn and grow in this field. Unit has 16 beds.

This role is approved for 48 hours, every two weeks on the evening shift, working 8-hour shifts and every other weekend with a variable schedule. This position is benefit eligible. Some of the benefits we offer at Fairview include medical insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance! PTO, and 403B with potential for employer contribution match.

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 Registered Nurse so that goals and objectives of treatment are achieved on each unit as assigned.

Responsibilities

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 diagnoses and interventions.

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts

First aid certification required through the American Heart Association if assigned to work on a chemical dependency unit

Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Field

Experience working with behavioral patients

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 :

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