What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Associate position at Fairview Health Services?
Welcome to MHealth Fairview! We provide comprehensive treatment modalities for adolescents struggling with mental health and substance use concerns. Amongst these treatment options is the Adolescent Residential Program located in Maplewood, MN. This program provides 24/7 co-occurring mental health and substance use services to individuals ages 12-19 in a residential setting.
Within this program, the psychiatric associate acts as a vital part of the treatment team providing milieu management, crisis intervention, assists in group facilitation, administers medications under the license of the nurse, supports development of patient life skills, and behavioral interventions assisting patients in decreasing maladaptive behaviors. The psychiatric associate will join a multidisciplinary treatment team that include nurses, other psychiatric associates, chaplains, counseling professionals (pre-licensed counselors, LADCs, LPCCs, LISCWs, LMFTs, & LPs), nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. This shift will work within the 7am-3:30pm and 2pm-10:30pm hours. This position will have an every other weekend rotation.
Responsibilities
- Supports the nursing team as needed in medication administration.
- Supports the nursing team in the collection of patient vitals.
- Assist in facilitating group counseling sessions.
- Facilitates patient life skills development.
- Acts as a primary behavioral interventionist on the unit.
- Crisis management.
- Consultation with team and provider as needed.
- Documentation of all interventions, case management, and significant events.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Basic Life Support certificate.
- First Aid certificate.
Preferred:
- 2-3 years in the mental health and/or substance use field.
- Experience with EPIC electronic health record.
- Experience with the adolescent population.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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