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 each assigned unit. This position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period), with day/evening shifts and every other weekend required. The role includes maintaining patient and staff safety, supporting daily living activities, and participating in therapeutic and multidisciplinary care.

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, Red Cross, or MTN.
If assigned to work on 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 an inpatient, emergency department, behavioral health, EMT/paramedic, emergency medical services, or other 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.
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 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 and setup, and direct patients regarding basic care routines.
Provide mobility support appropriate to training, such as gait-belt and wheelchair assistance.