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Job Overview

This is a casual position, and only requires two shifts a month.

Job Overview

The Psychiatric Associate is responsible for the delivery of patient care and promotion of a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the supervision 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 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, thorough, and professional manner.

+ Possesses knowledge of current issues, changes and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

+ B.S./B.A.

+ Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

+ First aid certification required through the American Heart Association if assigned to work on a chemical dependency unit.

Preferred Qualifications

+ B.S./B.A. in Human Services Field

+ Experience working with emotionally disturbed persons.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. 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