Psychiatric Associate - Adolescent and Child Inpatient

About the role

We at Fairview are looking for a dedicated Psychiatric Associate to join the hardworking Riverside side location! 7A is a 13‑bed child and adolescent unit serving patients ages 10‑18 in single occupancy rooms. The unit offers many therapeutic groups (OT, TR, etc.) and encourages patient participation. Patients often arrive subdued and depressed or decompensated and manic, and strict safety guidelines are in place. 7A is a fun place to work where staff often engage with patients in the halls, and there is a strong Unit Council led by frontline staff. The team is focused on increasing group participation and developing creative, individualized programming. This position works 56 hours every two weeks on the evening shift (3:00 PM‑11:30 PM), every other weekend with a variable schedule, and is SEIU benefit eligible. The Psych Associate delivers patient care and promotes a therapeutic environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse to achieve treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• 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 mental health diagnoses and therapeutic interactions and milieu management.
• 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, thorough, and professional manner.
• Possesses knowledge of current issues, changes and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures.
• Provides light to medium ADL assistance, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, eating and mobility support.
• Assists with supplies, setup, and patient direction regarding basic care routines.
• Provides mobility support appropriate to training (e.g., gait belts, wheelchair assistance).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years Experience in mental health, healthcare, or school setting (NA, NST, PCA, behavioral tech, etc.) AND Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable individuals or high acuity behavioral needs.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Health Care, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Experience in inpatient, ED, behavioral health, EMT/paramedic, emergency medical services or other related higher acuity settings such as a school, residential treatment facility, group home, etc.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement

For more details, see Fairview benefits page.

Schedule

This role is approved for 56 hours every two weeks on the evening shift, working 8‑hour shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with every other weekend and a variable schedule.