Overview MHealth Fairview Health Services is looking for a Psychiatric Associate to join our outstanding Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit! Station 10 has a mix of many challenging patients including those who are anxious/depressed and are at risk for self-harm or suicide as well those who have thought disorders and struggle with managing their lives in the community. Some patients have co-occurring medical issues that broaden the psychiatric associate experience. Station 10 has many experienced and long-serving psychiatric associates with a wealth of knowledge to provide new staff. 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 56 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. 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 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 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.