Responsibilities/Job Description:
Fairview is looking for a Psychiatric Assistant at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is casual per two weeks on the Day/Evening/Night shift, for 8 hour shifts, and weekend rotations as-needed.
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.
About this Unit:
Join the innovative EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) team at Southdale Hospital, where you'll play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing mental health crises. As a Psychiatric Associate, you'll help create a safe, therapeutic environment while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to stabilization, healing, and recovery. This hands-on role is perfect for individuals passionate about behavioral health and making a meaningful difference during critical moments in patients' lives.
Responsibilities
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 RN so that the goals and objectives of treatment are achieved on each unit as assigned. The focus is on adult mental health.
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Maintains safety on the behavioral services’ unit.
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Maintains and carries out checks documented on the accountability sheets and restricted access items sheets.
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Conducts room searches.
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Exhibits appropriate use of de-escalation skills.
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Responds and participates in BCS situations.
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Manages the milieu by observing patients in the environment at all times.
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Responds and participates in CPR situations as designated.
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Performs basic patient care routines and procedures according to treatment plan.
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Responds and participates in CPR situations
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Demonstrates knowledge of signs/symptoms of diagnoses and usual interventions.
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Delivers individual care including ADL’s and vitals signs.
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Participates in unit specific routines and group/individual programming.
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Possesses knowledge of the DIAP documentation method and charts in a concise manner.
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Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to resolve them.
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Monitors and maintains therapeutic milieu
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Exhibits appropriate use of de-escalation skills
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Participates in active involvement, observation, and intervention
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Participates in the treatment team’s mission, goals, and plans.
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Acts as a member of the multi-disciplinary therapeutic team
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Exhibits verbal communication in a timely, thorough, and professional manner.
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Possesses knowledge of current issues, changes and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures.
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Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
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Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) at the end of orientation
Preferred Qualifications
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1 year experience providing direct patient care
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1 year experience in working with emotionally disturbed individuals
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1 year of experience in Emergency Medicine
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1 year of experience in Behavioral Health
Qualifications:
$24.00- $29.22 Hourly
