Behavioral Health Rehab Assistant

Good Samaritan Society; Bemidji, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health PrimeWest in Bemidji, MN seeks a Full-time residential support staffer to assist psychiatric patients under licensed supervision. The role emphasizes safety, observation, and patient support, with interventions in daily living skills and treatment activities.

You may participate in admissions/discharges and assist with transportation as needed. Qualifications include state requirements, a High School Diploma or GED, and strong communication and documentation skills in EMR.

Qualifications

• Must meet Minnesota state requirements for the role.
• High School Diploma or GED required; RN license optional per setting.
• Experience documenting in electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support psychiatric patients under supervision and follow orders.
• Monitor safety and whereabouts of residents and report behaviors.
• Interact with patients and provide rehabilitative services.
• Teach independent living skills and assist with daily tasks.
• Assist with transportation and prepare rooms for admissions/discharges.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and overall appearance.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Computer/documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered nurse license

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Primewest
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 3124 Hannah Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Night Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50
Pay Info: Sign-On Bonus Available!

Department Details

Sanford Health PrimeWest Residential Support Center is a voluntary residential treatment facility for adults who are overcoming mental health difficulties or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder difficulties.

We provide a safe place for healing and stabilization with services tailored to our patients’ needs.

Job Summary

Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders. Monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility. Observes and reports patient behaviors to clinical staff. Directly interacts with patients and is available for patient support. Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult patients with mental illness. Implements rehabilitation interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff. Implements independent living skills training with patients. Provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development. Ensures that patient chores and/or daily tasks are complete. May provide transportation for patients, as needed. Under direction, participates in the admission process for patients and ensures that rooms are prepped at time of discharge for the next admission. Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility. Depending on setting, may be responsible for medication distribution.

Interventions that are in the treatment plan but outside the scope of practice for this role must be implemented by appropriately licensed clinical staff. Interventions outside the scope of the treatment plan require approval from the leadership team.

Qualifications

Must meet state-specific requirements. Per Minnesota Statute, must hold a High School Diploma or GED and meet one of the following criteria:

• Agreed to work exclusively overnight shifts; or
• Completed 2,000 hours of work experience providing health and human services to individuals; or
• Completed three years of personal life experience with mental illness within the previous 10 years; or
• Completed three years of personal life experience as the primary caregiver to an adult with a mental illness, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; or
• Holds an Associate of Arts degree; or
• Completed 15 semester or 23 quarter hours post-secondary education in behavioral science or related field; or
• Holds an unencumbered registered nurse license.

Previous experience in providing mental health services to adults is preferred. Good written and verbal communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in an effective and efficient manner. Computer skills must be sufficient enough to be able to document information within an electronic medical record.

A valid driver's license may be required, depending on department/facility.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0277014
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency
Featured: No