Behavioral Health Tech

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a patient care assistant to support assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care under direct supervision. The role delivers direct and indirect care to patients across age groups, providing comfort, hygiene assistance, vital signs, and safe transfers in a hospital setting.

Expected shifts are day and evening, 7:00–15:30 and 15:00–23:30, with a 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Degree in social services related field or equivalent experience in behavioral health preferred.
• 1 year experience with individuals with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist in MN or WI preferred.
• Behavioral health internship completed within 1 year of hire is acceptable.
• MN Statute 245,462 eligibility as Mental Health Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct/indirect care for patients to support needs as directed.
• Assist with care planning and activities aligned with patient plans.
• Maintain safety and de-escalation techniques on the unit.
• Support activity opportunities and group sessions as appropriate.
• Work as part of a care team under nursing supervision.

Education

Degree in social services related field

1 year experience working with people with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience

Certified Peer Support Specialist in Minnesota or Wisconsin

Successful completion of a behavioral health internship as part of a degree seeking program with a bachelor's degree in social services or a related field obtained within 1 year of hire

Qualifies as a Mental Health Practitioner according to MN Statute 245,462, Subdivision 17

Job description

#### **Building Location:**## **Department:**2044130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - SMDC HOSP## **Job Description:**This position supports patient care by assisting with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of technical tasks under the supervision of nursing leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with departmental goals and mission. This role delivers direct and indirect care to pre-adolescents through geriatric patients, offering age-appropriate activities aligned with their care plans, either individually or in group settings.## **Education Qualifications:**Key Requirements:* Assists with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patient care under direct supervision of the registered nurse to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other regulatory or accrediting agencies* Provided direct/indirect care for patients to support the patient's needs as directed. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process* Provided patients with activity opportunities appropriate to their ages and abilities and related to their plan of care, either individually or in a group setting.* Help maintain safety on the unit by using de-escalation and other approved techniques to assist distressed or combative patients.Additional responsibilities where/when assigned:* Provide skill building and activities to patients serviced to enhance patient abilities to improve quality of life to their highest feasible level* Facilitate groups as coordinated by psychotherapy and nursing leaders* Provide services as part of a care team assembled to ensure optimal patient care delivery under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physicianYou will work:* Day/Evening Shifts-7:00 /3:30 and 3:00/11:30 pm (evening shift differential)* FTE 0.8 (32 hours a week)* Rotaing weekendsEducational Requirements:Must meet one of the following requirements:* Degree in social services related field* 1 year experience working with people with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience* Certified Peer Support Specialist in Minnesota or Wisconsin* Successful completion of a behavioral health internship as part of a degree seeking program with a bachelor's degree in social services or a related field obtained within 1 year of hire* Qualifies as a Mental Health Practitioner according to MN Statute 245,462, Subdivision 17Preferred Qualifications:Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing (only):* Bachelor's degree with a preference in social services or related field and prior experience## **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:**Certification/Licensure Requirements:* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire. (This does not apply to department 2010-2194290 AMBERWING - AMB)**Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*** **Health Coverage:** Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.* **Retirement Savings Plans:** 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.* **Professional Development:** Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.* **Work-Life Balance:** Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.* **Employee Wellness Programs:** Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.## **FTE:**0**Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:**## **Shift Rotation:**## **Shift Start Time:**0700/1500#### **Shift End Time:**1530/2330## **Weekends:**rotating## **Holidays:**Yes## **Call Obligation:**No## **Union:**USWA Technical Workers Clinic (UTECC)## **Union Posting Deadline:****Compensation Range:**-Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].## To search for more jobs, please .## **Find more than a job. Find more in yourself.**Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.**Our Values**Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | TeamworkEssentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.**Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. 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