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Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Psychiatric Associate to join our outstanding Behavioral Float Pool! All Psych Associates and RNs report to a nurse manager. The float pool consists of approximately 30 RNs and 60 Psych Associates; and serves a wide spectrum of patients within the Behavioral Health department including child/adolescents, adults, and seniors.

We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis!

This role is approved for **48 hours, every two week on the night shift (11:00 pm to 7:30 am), working 8 hours and every other weekend with a variable schedule.**

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

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.

EEO Statement

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