ER Psychiatric Associate — Night Shift (12h)

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Associate to join the Emergency Room Riverside unit on the University of Minnesota Campus. The role supports patient care under direction of the RN and helps maintain a therapeutic environment across shifts, including long night hours.

The position requires engagement with safety procedures, de-escalation, milieu management, and direct ADL assistance. It offers SEIU eligibility and a structured, patient-centered team setting on campus.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in mental health, healthcare, or school setting (NA, NST, PCA, behavioral tech, etc.) AND
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable individuals or high acuity behavioral needs.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross)

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety of patient and staff by conducting assigned tasks.
• Conducts safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentation.
• Responds and participates in de-escalation of patient including physical intervention as trained.
• Active participation in milieu management with treatment team collaboration.
• Performs basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to treatment plan.
• Exhibits knowledge of signs/symptoms of mental health diagnoses and therapeutic interactions.
• Conducts educational programming with individual and/or patient groups according to treatment plan.
• Responds to emergency situations as trained per policy.
• Participates in the treatment team’s mission, goals and plans.
• Acts as a member of the multi-disciplinary therapeutic team.
• Exhibits professional communication and stays updated on Behavioral Services policies.

Skills

Mental health care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

B.S./B.A. in Psychology, Sociology, Health Care, Social Work or related field

Job description

Fairview Health Services seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Associate to join the Emergency Room Riverside unit on the University of Minnesota Campus. The role supports patient care under direction of the RN and helps maintain a therapeutic environment across shifts, including long night hours.

The position requires engagement with safety procedures, de-escalation, milieu management, and direct ADL assistance. It offers SEIU eligibility and a structured, patient-centered team setting on campus.