Psych Associate

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Psych Associate delivers patient care and promotes a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports the achievement of treatment goals and objectives on assigned units. Responsibilities include maintaining patient and staff safety, assisting with activities of daily living, supporting mobility, contributing to milieu management and educational programming, and participating as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a mental health, healthcare, or school setting, such as NA, NST, PCA, or behavioral technician work.
Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable individuals or people with high-acuity behavioral needs.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or MTN.
If assigned to a chemical dependency unit, First Aid certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Health Care, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Experience in inpatient, emergency department, behavioral health, EMT/paramedic, emergency medical services, or another related higher-acuity setting, such as a school, residential treatment facility, or group home.

Responsibilities

Maintain patient and staff safety through assigned visual observation and documentation, room, belongings, and unit searches, and participation in trained de-escalation and physical interventions.
Participate in milieu management in collaboration with the treatment team.
Perform basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to the treatment plan.
Apply knowledge of mental health diagnoses, therapeutic interactions, and milieu management.
Conduct educational programming for individuals or patient groups according to the appropriate treatment plan.
Respond to emergency situations as trained and in accordance with policy.
Participate in the treatment team's mission, goals, and plans as a member of the multidisciplinary therapeutic team.
Communicate verbally in a timely, thorough, and professional manner.
Maintain knowledge of current issues, changes, and updates to Behavioral Services policies and procedures.
Provide light to medium assistance with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, eating, and mobility.
Assist with supplies and setup, and provide patient direction regarding basic care routines.
Provide mobility support appropriate to training, such as gait-belt use and wheelchair assistance.