Behavioral Health Tech-Float Pool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a dedicated care assistant to support patient care from pre-adolescents to geriatric patients under RN supervision. You will assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing tasks, providing both direct and indirect care and facilitating age-appropriate activities per each patient’s plan.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, reporting changes to the RN, and collaborating with the care team to ensure compassionate, compliant

Qualifications

• Assists with assessment and care under RN supervision.
• Direct/indirect care including hygiene, nutrition, and safety.
• Provides age-appropriate activities per the care plan.
• Uses de-escalation techniques to manage distressed patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under supervision.
• Provide activities aligned with patient ages and abilities.
• Support safety and reporting changes in patient condition to RN.
• Collaborate with care team and physicians to ensure quality care.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Observation

Education

Degree in social services related field

1 year experience with mental health

Certified Peer Support Specialist Minnesota/Wisconsin

Behavioral health internship completed

Mental Health Practitioner per MN Statute 245,462

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 physician

Educational Requirements:

Must have at least of the following to be considered:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a preference in social services or related field and prior experience

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certificate / Licensure:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.

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:

Variable 8 hr shifts

Shift End Time:

Variable 8 hr shifts

Weekends:

yes, rotating

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

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].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.