Psychiatric Associate - Emergency Room

We at Fairview are looking for a dedicated Psychiatric Associate to join the Emergency Room Riverside location on the University of Minnesota Campus. This role focuses on delivering patient care and promoting a therapeutic environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse to achieve treatment goals.

Schedule

• 60 hours every two weeks on the day shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• 12-hour shifts, including every third weekend
• Variable schedule

This position is SEIU benefit eligible.

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 participates 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 and therapeutic interactions
• Conducts educational programming with individuals or patient groups per treatment plan
• Responds to emergency situations as trained and per policy
• Participates in the treatment team’s mission, goals, and plans
• Acts as a member of the multi-disciplinary therapeutic team
• Exhibits timely, thorough, and professional verbal communication
• Stays updated on Behavioral Services policies and procedures

ADLs & Physical Support

• Provides light to medium assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, eating, and mobility support
• Assists with supplies, setup, and patient direction for basic care routines
• Provides mobility support appropriate to training (e.g., gait belts, wheelchair assistance)

Requirements

• 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)

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)

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and vacation
• Safe and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans
• Additional benefits (see Fairview’s benefits page for details)