Responsibilities/Job Description:
Fairview is looking for a Psychiatric Associate to join our outstanding Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit 22!
This role is approved for 72 hours, every two weeks on the night shift, 11:00PM to 7:30AM, working 8-hour shifts and every other weekend with a variable schedule. This position is SEIU benefit eligible.
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.
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.
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross)
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.
Qualifications:
$26.06- $35.56 Hourly