What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Associate - Adult Intensive Treatment Center position at Fairview Health Services?
MHealth Fairview Health Services is looking for a Psychiatric Associate to join our outstanding Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit!
Station 12 is our most acute unit in the hospital and generally is managing aggressive, assaultive patients or those who are highly disorganized and/or psychotic. Certainly one of our most challenging units to work on, but if you have the temperament, this is easily the most rewarding unit in terms of gaining new knowledge and relevant experience. Staffing ratios on this unit are better due to the acuity and there is always plenty of support in managing this population.Station 12 has 14 beds in all private rooms with two pods to isolate patients when necessary.
We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis!
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 night shift is $3.00
This role is approved for 64 hours, every two weeks on the night 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.
The unit team consists of - 1 attending psychiatrist, 2 CTC's (social workers), 1 Occupational therapist, 17 RNs and 16 psychiatric associates. Chaplains, diversity specialists and medical providers are shared with other units. All PAs and RNs report to a Nurse Manager.
Physical Demands:Sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, push/pull, stooping/crouching, finger dexterity, speaking,hearing and visual.
Mental Demands:Frequent people contact, irregular work schedule, detailed work, frequent interruptions, decisions making skills, concentration, ability to work independently, multitasking, organizations skills, working with others.
Physical Environment:Noise, infectious disease, moving machinery, fumes/gases, human tissue/fluids, radiation, telephone usage, chemicals, biohazard matl and work inside.
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
Salary : $3 - $24
