Psychiatric Associate-Adolescent Residential

Overview

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

We at Fairview Health Services is looking for a dedicated Psychiatric Associate to join the hardworking team at the Outpatient Program located in Maplewood!

This role is approved for casual.

This staff is hard working and is empowered to view everything as "our" work to accomplish all goals. When working at M Health Fairview, we want to support our employees growth, honor their strengths and give them the freedom to feel empowered to make a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities/Job Description

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.

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 partnership.

Performs basic patients daily living routines and procedures according to treatment plan:

• Demonstrates knowledge of signs/symptoms of diagnoses and interventions.

• Conducts informative programming with individual and/or patients 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.

Qualifications

Required

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• BLS
• First aid certification required through the American Heart Association if assigned to work on a chemical dependency unit.

Preffered

• Bachelor's in Human Services Field

• Experience working with emotionally disturbed persons.

We have found our top performers share some of the following traits:

High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal/communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to accept change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. An understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.