Behavioral Health Tech 0.6 FTE Acute Care

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Minnesota is seeking a qualified healthcare professional to assist with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care under supervision, supporting adolescents to geriatrics and providing activities aligned with each patient’s plan.

Education requirements include a degree in social services, or certification as a Peer Support Specialist in MN or WI, or at least 1 year of experience with mental health symptoms.

Qualifications

• Education/credentials required: degree in social services or CPS in MN/WI, or at least 1 year experience with mental health symptoms.
• BCLS certification within 1 month of hire is required.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Education

Degree in social services related field

Certified Peer Support Specialist in Minnesota or Wisconsin

1 year experience in working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience

Job description

Education Qualifications:

This position assists with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patient care under direct supervision of the Charge RN, Assistant Head Nurse, Nurse Manager and/or the Director, to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies as well as meeting the goals and mission of the department. Provides direct and indirect care for adolescent to geriatric patients to aid meeting the patients’ needs as directed. Provides patients with activity opportunities appropriate to their ages and abilities and related to their plan for care, either individually and/or in group settings.

Educational Requirements:

• 1 year experience in working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience OR Degree in social services related field OR Certified Peer Support Specialist in Minnesota or Wisconsin

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have healthcare and direct patient care 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)