Psychiatric Associate - Adult Inpatient Mental Health

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Associate to join its Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit. This vital role involves providing patient care, ensuring safety through observation, and participating in treatment team activities. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a Basic Life Support Certification, with a preference for candidates with experience in mental health. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients facing significant challenges. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional growth in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

403B with employer contribution match

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; experience in mental health preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and promote a therapeutic environment.
• Conduct safety checks and participate in de-escalation of patients.
• Act as a member of the multi-disciplinary therapeutic team.

Skills

Patient Care

De-escalation Techniques

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Human Services Field

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Health Services is looking for a Psychiatric Associate to join our outstanding Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit! Station 32 has a mix of many challenging patients including those who are anxious/depressed and are at risk for self-harm or suicide as well those who have thought disorders and struggle with managing their lives in the community. Some patients have co-occurring medical issues that broaden the psychiatric associate experience.

This role is approved for 56 hours, every two weeks on the night shift (11:00 pm to 7:30 am), working 8-hour shifts and every other weekend with a variable schedule. This position is benefit eligible. Some of the benefits we offer at Fairview include medical insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance! PTO, and 403B with potential for employer contribution match; Learn more about benefits.

The Psych Associate is responsible for the delivery of patient care, and promotion of a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the supervision of the RN so that the goals and objectives of treatment are achieved on each unit as assigned.

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 diagnoses and interventions.
• 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, detailed, and professional manner.
• Possesses knowledge of current issues, changes and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Human Services Field
• Experience working in the mental health field