Night Shift Psychiatric Assistant – Behavioral Health Float Pool

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO / Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis is seeking a Psychiatric Assistant to join our Behavioral Float Pool. The role supports a wide range of patients across Behavioral Health under the direction of Registered Nurses, with approximately 30 RNs and 60 Psych Associates.

The position is approved for 48 hours every two weeks on the night shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, with every third weekend and a variable schedule. This SEIU-benefited role emphasizes safe, therapeutic patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in mental health, healthcare, or school setting.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient and staff safety; conduct safety checks and room searches.
• De-escalation and basic physical interventions as trained.
• Participate in milieu management with treatment team.
• Assist with daily living activities and mobility.
• Support treatment team with education and therapeutic activities.

Skills

BLS

Patient care

Job description

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis is seeking a Psychiatric Assistant to join our Behavioral Float Pool. The role supports a wide range of patients across Behavioral Health under the direction of Registered Nurses, with approximately 30 RNs and 60 Psych Associates.

The position is approved for 48 hours every two weeks on the night shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, with every third weekend and a variable schedule. This SEIU-benefited role emphasizes safe, therapeutic patient care.