Psychiatric Associate - Child & Adolescent Intensive Treatment Center

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Psychiatric Associate for its Child and Adolescent Intensive Treatment Center at the Riverside location on the University of Minnesota campus. The unit provides mental health support to children and adolescents ages 4–18, including children with autism and ASD, in an intensive setting. Care includes therapeutic engagement through group activities, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, and other therapeutic groups, with safety guidelines in place to support patients’ well-being. 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 role is approved for 56 hours every two weeks, with 8-hour evening shifts scheduled between 3:00 PM and 11:30 PM, including every other weekend and a variable schedule. It is SEIU benefit eligible.

Requirements

Two years of experience in mental health, healthcare, or a 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 through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

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, emergency department, behavioral health, EMT/paramedic, emergency medical services, or other higher-acuity settings such as a school, residential treatment facility, or group home.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety checks through visual observation and documentation.
Conduct room, belonging, 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.
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.
Act as a member of the multidisciplinary therapeutic team.
Communicate verbally in a timely, thorough, and professional manner.
Maintain knowledge of current Behavioral Services policies and procedures, including issues, changes, and updates.
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, including gait belt and wheelchair assistance.