Psychiatric Associate - Emergency Room

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Psychiatric Associate for the Emergency Room Riverside location on the University of Minnesota Campus. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Psychiatric Associate delivers patient care and promotes a therapeutic environment to support treatment goals and objectives. The role involves patient safety monitoring, behavioral support, assistance with daily living activities, participation in therapeutic programming, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team. The typical schedule is 60 hours every two weeks, working 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, including every third weekend on a variable schedule. The position is SEIU benefit eligible.

Requirements

At least 2 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 or Red Cross.

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 other related higher-acuity settings, 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.
Respond to patients and participate in de-escalation, including physical intervention when trained.
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 with individuals and/or patient groups according to the treatment plan.
Respond to emergency situations as trained and according to 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 and setup, and direct patients regarding basic care routines.
Provide mobility support appropriate to training, such as gait-belt and wheelchair assistance.