Overview

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

MHealth Fairview Health Services is looking for a Psychiatric Assistant to join our outstanding Behavioral Float Pool BERT team (Behavioral Emergency Response Team)! All Psych Associates and RNs report to a nurse manager. The Behavioral Health department includes child/adolescents, adults, and seniors

This role is approved for 48 hours, every two weeks on the evening/night shift, working 12 hour shifts, every third 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 procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Basic Life Support Certification
• 3-5 years of experience in caring for patients with mental health/substance use disorders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Human Services Field
• Experience working in the mental health field
• Must successfully complete required Workplace Conflict Management training prior to functioning in the BERT role