Psychiatric Associate- Behavioral Float Pool

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Psychiatric Associate to join the Behavioral Float Pool at Fairview Riverside University Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role delivers patient care and promotes a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting treatment goals and objectives on assigned units. The position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period), on the day shift, with every other weekend required. The Psychiatric Associate helps maintain the safety of patients and staff, supports daily living and mobility needs, participates in therapeutic milieu management and treatment planning, and responds to emergencies and behavioral escalations as trained. The role also includes communicating professionally with patients and team members and staying informed about Behavioral Services policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a mental health, healthcare, or school setting, such as nursing assistant, nursing station technician, patient care assistant, or behavioral technician.
Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable individuals or people with high-acuity behavioral needs.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or MTN.
If assigned to a chemical dependency unit, First Aid certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct patient safety checks through visual observation and documentation.
Conduct room, belongings, and unit searches as assigned.
Respond to and participate in patient de-escalation, including physical intervention as trained.
Participate actively 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 diagnosis symptoms, therapeutic interactions, and milieu management.
Conduct educational programming with individuals or patient groups according to the 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 in 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, setup, and patient direction for basic care routines.
Provide mobility support appropriate to training, such as gait-belt and wheelchair assistance.