Psychiatric Associate - Adult Inpatient Mental Health

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Psychiatric Associate for its Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit, Unit 20. The unit serves patients with a range of needs, including anxiety or depression and risk of self-harm or suicide, thought disorders, difficulty managing in the community, and co-occurring medical issues. As a teaching unit, it also involves collaboration with resident doctors and medical students. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Psychiatric Associate delivers patient care and promotes a therapeutic environment to support treatment goals. The position is approved for 64 hours every two weeks, with 8-hour evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., every other weekend, and a variable schedule. It is SEIU benefit eligible.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a mental health, healthcare, or school setting, such as NA, NST, PCA, 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 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 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 trained physical intervention when needed.
Participate in milieu management in collaboration with the treatment team.
Perform basic daily living routines 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 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 Behavioral Services policies, procedures, issues, 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, such as gait-belt and wheelchair assistance.