Overview

Station 12 is our most acute unit in the hospital and generally is managing aggressive, assaultive patients or those who are highly disorganized and/or psychotic. Certainly one of our most challenging units to work on, but if you have the temperament, this is easily the most rewarding unit in terms of gaining new knowledge and relevant experience. Staffing ratios on this unit are better due to the acuity and there is always plenty of support in managing this population.

Station 12 has 14 beds in all private rooms with two pods to isolate patients when necessary.

About this position:

• This position will be working casual hours, expectation of at least 2 shifts per month

• Working 8 hour shifts

• This position is not benefit eligible

Responsibilities Job Description

The Psych Associate is responsible for the delivery of patient care, and promotion of a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the supervision of the RN so that the 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 teamwork.

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

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

• 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, detailed, and professional manner.

• Possesses knowledge of current issues, changes and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Basic Life Support Certification

• At least 3 years adult inpatient mental health intensive treatment center experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Human Services Field

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status