Behavioral Health Tech I/II — Sign-On Bonus

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Career development mentorship

Job summary

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls is seeking a nursing assistant to provide physical and psychological care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will work with patients in 1-on-1 and group settings, contributing to the interdisciplinary treatment plan and ensuring safety.

You will participate in daily team meetings, implement suicide precautions when needed, monitor conditions, assist with daily living activities and vital signs, and maintain precise EMR records while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Psychology, Social Work, or related human services field or Associate's Behavioral Health required or preferred.
• Experience providing direct patient care in a behavioral health setting is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and psychological care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Work 1-on-1 or in group settings aligned with patient care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute patient behavior insights.
• Implement suicide precautions as needed.
• Assess changes in patient condition and notify RN promptly.
• Assist with activities of daily living including vital signs and specimen collection.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation of care and observations.
• Contribute to development of therapeutic activities and behavioral management.
• Support patient and family programs and ensure safety and welfare of participants.

Skills

1-on-1 patient care

Group patient care

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's Psychology/related field

Associate's Behavioral Health

Tools

EMR

Job description

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls is seeking a nursing assistant to provide physical and psychological care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will work with patients in 1-on-1 and group settings, contributing to the interdisciplinary treatment plan and ensuring safety.

You will participate in daily team meetings, implement suicide precautions when needed, monitor conditions, assist with daily living activities and vital signs, and maintain precise EMR records while