Psychiatric Associate - Adolescent and Child Mental Health

Overview

Looking to work in role that will make a difference in the community?

We at Fairview Health Services are looking for a dedicated Psychiatric Associate to join the Riverside side location on the University of Minnesota Campus!

7A is a 13 bed unit, serving children and adolescents aged 10-18 with single occupancy rooms. We provide a variety of groups and encourage patients to attend OT, TR and other therapeutic groups. Many patients arrive subdued and depressed; others arrive decompensated and manic. There are strict guidelines on the unit to ensure safety. 7A is a dynamic place to work with an active Unit Council led by frontline staff.

We are continually enhancing group participation and developing programming individualized to patient needs.

This role is approved for 56 hours every two weeks on the night shift, working 8-hour shifts (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM) and every other weekend with a variable schedule. The position is SEIU benefit eligible. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, PTO, and a 403B with potential employer contribution match.

• Conduct safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentation.
• Conduct room, belonging and unit searches.
• Respond to and participate in de-escalation of patients, including physical intervention as trained.
• Actively participate in milieu management with treatment team collaboration.
• Perform basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to the treatment plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of signs/symptoms of diagnoses and interventions.
• Conduct educational programming with individuals and/or patient groups according to the appropriate treatment plan.
• Respond to emergency situations as trained per policy.
• Participate in the treatment team’s mission, goals and plans; act as a member of the multidisciplinary therapeutic team.
• Exhibit verbal communication in a timely, thorough and professional manner.
• Possess knowledge of current issues, changes and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures.

• Bachelor of Arts
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association, Red Cross)

• Bachelor of Arts in Human Services field
• Experience working with behavioral patients

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more. For additional information, please follow this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./localseiu

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 factors such as 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 in place at the time of offer will be honored.

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