Psychiatric Associate - Adult Inpatient Mental Health - Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
About the Job
Overview
Looking to work in role that will make a difference in the community?
MHealth Fairview Health Services is looking for a Psychiatric Associate to join our outstanding Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit in Minneapolis MN near West Bank. This Unit 30 has 17 beds. The team consists of one attending Psychiatrist; two social workers; an occupational therapist; RN's, psych associates, and health unit coordinator. Station 30 has a mix of many challenging patients who struggle managing their lives in the community. Staff members work together as a team to provide care for these patients in a safe, therapeutic, environment.
The starting base rate of pay for the position is $24.27.Candidates with experience may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.
The shift differential for the evening shift is $2.00
This role is approved for 48 hours, every two weeks on the evening shift, 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; check out the benefit link here: https://www.fairview.org/Careers/Benefits/LocalSEIU
Responsibilities Job Description
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 procedur
Qualifications
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
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Looking to work in role that will make a difference in the community?
MHealth Fairview Health Services is looking for a Psychiatric Associate to join our outstanding Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit in Minneapolis MN near West Bank. This Unit 30 has 17 beds. The team consists of one attending Psychiatrist; two social workers; an occupational therapist; RN's, psych associates, and health unit coordinator. Station 30 has a mix of many challenging patients who struggle managing their lives in the community. Staff members work together as a team to provide care for these patients in a safe, therapeutic, environment.
The starting base rate of pay for the position is $24.27.Candidates with experience may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.
The shift differential for the evening shift is $2.00
This role is approved for 48 hours, every two weeks on the evening shift, 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; check out the benefit link here: https://www.fairview.org/Careers/Benefits/LocalSEIU
Responsibilities Job Description
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 procedur
Qualifications
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
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Source : Fairview Health Services
