Fairview Health Services - Maplewood, MN

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Maplewood, MN
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Psychiatric Associate position at Fairview Health Services involves providing patient care and promoting a therapeutic environment for adolescents in a residential setting. The role requires working under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) to ensure treatment goals are met, while maintaining safety and conducting various patient care activities.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver patient care and promote a therapeutic environment under RN supervision.
  • Conduct safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentation.
  • Conduct room, belongings, and unit searches.
  • Respond to and participate in de-escalation of patients, including physical intervention as trained.
  • Actively participate in milieu management with treatment teamwork.
  • Perform basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to treatment plans.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of signs/symptoms of diagnoses and interventions.
  • Conduct educational programming with individuals and/or patient groups according to treatment plans.
  • Respond to emergency situations as trained per policy.
  • Act as a member of the multi-disciplinary therapeutic team.
  • Exhibit verbal communication in a timely, detailed, and professional manner.
  • Possess knowledge of current issues, changes, and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • BLS certification
  • First aid certification through the American Heart Association (if assigned to work on a chemical dependency unit)

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's in Human Services Field
  • Experience working with emotionally disturbed persons

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with low premiums
  • Dental insurance with low premiums
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 403B with up to a 6% employer match
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