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 Psychiatric Associate 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 0.7 FTE (56 hours per pay period), with day/evening shifts and every other weekend.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a mental health, healthcare, or school setting, such as nursing assistant, nursing station technician, patient care assistant, or behavioral technician experience.
• 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.
• American Heart Association first aid certification is required if assigned to work on a chemical dependency unit.

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

• Maintain patient and staff safety through assigned safety checks, visual observation, and documentation.
• Conduct room, belongings, and unit searches.
• Respond to patients and participate in de-escalation, including physical intervention when trained.
• Participate actively in milieu management in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Provide basic activities-of-daily-living care and procedures according to the treatment plan.
• Apply knowledge of mental health diagnosis signs and symptoms, therapeutic interactions, and milieu management.
• Conduct educational programming for individuals or 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 Behavioral Services issues, changes, policies, and procedures.
• Provide light to medium assistance with 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 use and wheelchair assistance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO/vacation
• Safe and Sick Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits
• A sign-on bonus may be available if the role is eligible and a program is approved at the time of offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed