Night Psychiatric Associate — Behavioral Float Pool

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO/vacation

Safe and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a Psychiatric Assistant to join the Behavioral Float Pool serving child/adolescents, adults, and seniors in Minneapolis. You report to a nurse manager alongside roughly 30 RNs and 60 Psych Associates, providing compassionate care on a night shift with a bi-weekly 64-hour schedule.

Responsibilities include safety checks, milieu management, ADL support, and collaboration with the treatment team to promote therapeutic environments.

Qualifications

• 2 years of mental health, healthcare, or school setting experience with vulnerable individuals or high acuity behavioral needs.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross)

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient and staff safety through assigned checks.
• Conduct safety checks of patients and document findings.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Provide milieu management and participate in treatment team.
• Respond to emergencies per policy and support treatment goals.

Skills

Mental health experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

B.S./B.A. in Psychology or related field

Job description

Fairview Health Services seeks a Psychiatric Assistant to join the Behavioral Float Pool serving child/adolescents, adults, and seniors in Minneapolis. You report to a nurse manager alongside roughly 30 RNs and 60 Psych Associates, providing compassionate care on a night shift with a bi-weekly 64-hour schedule.

Responsibilities include safety checks, milieu management, ADL support, and collaboration with the treatment team to promote therapeutic environments.