Evening Mental Health Associate – Emergency Department

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO and Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Early wage access

and more

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Burnsville, MN is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Associate for the Emergency Department at Fairview Ridges Hospital. You will deliver patient care under RN supervision, contributing to a therapeutic environment on the unit.

This role involves safety checks, de-escalation, and participation in treatment planning, with light to moderate ADL support and attention to developmental and cultural needs.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in mental health, healthcare, or school setting.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals or high acuity behavioral needs.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentation.
• Respond to and participate in de-escalation of patient including physical intervention as trained.
• Respond to emergency situations as trained per policy.
• Participate in the treatment team's mission, goals and plans.
• Provide light to medium ADL assistance including hygiene, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, eating and mobility support.
• Demonstrate ability to provide care reflecting developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Provide patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

Skills

Mental Health Experience

De-escalation skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Fairview Health Services in Burnsville, MN is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Associate for the Emergency Department at Fairview Ridges Hospital. You will deliver patient care under RN supervision, contributing to a therapeutic environment on the unit.

This role involves safety checks, de-escalation, and participation in treatment planning, with light to moderate ADL support and attention to developmental and cultural needs.