Psychiatric Associate- Behavioral Float Pool

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO / Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Psych Associate to join the Riverside University Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. The role supports patient care under RN direction to meet treatment goals on the unit.

The position is 0.8 FTE with day/evening shifts and every other weekend. Responsibilities include safety, milieu management, ADL support, and educational activities as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in mental health, healthcare, or school setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable individuals or high acuity behavioral needs.
• First aid certification if assigned to chemical dependency unit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of patients and staff through visual observation and documentation.
• Conduct safety checks of patients and unit searches.
• De-escalate patient crises and participate in milieu management with the team.
• Assist with day-to-day patient activities and basic care routines.
• Provide educational programming to individuals or groups as per treatment plan.
• Respond to emergencies per policy and support the treatment team.

Skills

Experience with mental health

Vulnerable population experience

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

First aid certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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

• 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period)
• day/evening 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