Psych Associate

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO/vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Psych Associate at Riverside University Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. You will deliver patient care under RN direction to achieve treatment goals on assigned units.

Responsibilities include safety checks, milieu management, basic ADL assistance, and participation in multi-disciplinary teams. 0.7 FTE (56 hours per pay period), day shift, every other weekend.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in mental health, healthcare, or school setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable individuals or high acuity behavioral needs.
• First aid certification required through the American Heart Association if on a chemical dependency unit.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN).

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety of patient and staff; participates in milieu management and treatment team.
• Provides light to medium ADL assistance and mobility support.

Skills

Mental health experience

Experience with vulnerable individuals

ADL assistance

Education

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

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Psych Associate to join our team at our Fairview Riverside University Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. The Psych Associate is responsible for the delivery of patient care and promotion of a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the direction of the Registered Nurse so that goals and objectives of treatment are achieved on each unit as assigned.

Position Details

• 0.7 FTE (56 hours per pay period)
• day shift
• every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety of patient and staff by conducting the following as assigned: Conducts safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentation. Conducts room, belonging and unit searches. Responds and participates in de-escalation of patient including physical intervention as trained. Actively participates in milieu management with treatment team collaboration. Performs basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to treatment plan. Demonstrates knowledge of signs/symptoms of mental health diagnoses and therapeutic interactions and milieu management. Conducts educational programming with individual and/or patient groups according to appropriate 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 verbal communication in a timely, thorough, and professional manner. Possesses knowledge of current issues, changes and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures.
• ADLs & Physical Support Provide light to medium ADL assistance, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, eating and mobility support. Assist with supplies, setup, and patient direction regarding basic care routines. Provide mobility support appropriate to training (e.g., gait belts, wheelchair assistance).

Required 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.
• First aid certification required through the American Heart Association if assigned to work on a chemical dependency unit.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Health Care, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Experience in inpatient, ED, behavioral health, EMT/paramedic, emergency medical services or other related higher acuity settings such as a school, residential treatment facility, group home, etc.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status