Psychiatric Associate - Behavioral Emergency Response Team

About the Role

Fairview is seeking a Psychiatric Associate to join the Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. This position is SEIU benefit eligible and operates on a night shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with 12-hour shifts, totaling 60 hours every two weeks, including every third weekend on a variable schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety of patients and staff through:
  • Conducting safety checks via visual observation and documentation.
  • Performing room, belonging, and unit searches.
  • Responding to and participating in patient de-escalation, including physical intervention as trained.
  • Actively participating in milieu management with treatment team collaboration.
• Performs basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to the treatment plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of signs/symptoms of mental health diagnoses, therapeutic interactions, and milieu management.
• Conducts educational programming with individuals and/or patient groups as per the treatment plan.
• Responds to emergency situations as trained and according to 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 ADLs and physical support, including:
  • Light to medium assistance with hygiene, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, eating, and mobility.
  • Assistance with supplies, setup, and patient direction for basic care routines.
  • Mobility support appropriate to training (e.g., gait belts, wheelchair assistance).

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience caring for patients with primary mental health and/or substance use disorders in an acute care setting (inpatient, ED, etc.).
• 2 years of experience in mental health, healthcare, or a school setting (e.g., NA, NST, PCA, behavioral tech).
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable individuals or high-acuity behavioral needs.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• BERT training to be completed prior to the end of orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Health Care, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Experience in inpatient, ED, behavioral health, EMT/paramedic, emergency medical services, or other high-acuity settings (e.g., schools, residential treatment facilities, group homes).
• De-escalation/Non-escalation Training.
• Workplace Conflict Management Training.
• BERT Training.
• Experience in Emergency Department, Mental Health, and/or Chemical Dependence Units.

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and vacation, plus Safe and Sick Time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement plans.

For additional details, visit Fairview Benefits.

Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
• 12-hour shifts, totaling 60 hours every two weeks.
• Every third weekend worked on a variable schedule.