Behavioral Health Tech: Patient Care Specialist

Essentia Health; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement Savings Plans

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Minnesota seeks a compassionate professional to assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under nursing leadership, delivering direct and indirect care to a wide age range.

You will support regulatory compliance, collaborate with the care team, and facilitate age-appropriate activities aligned with each patient’s care plan, while promoting a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience OR Degree in social services related field OR Residential/Group Home experience.
• For positions in the Child/Adolescent Unit: The experience needed is Residential/Group Home experience or Child/Adolescent experience in a mental health setting.
• Completed psychology courses - preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the direct supervision of nursing leadership
• Support both direct and indirect care for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics
• Ensure patient care practices meet Joint Commission standards and other regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with the care team to help meet departmental goals and the organization’s mission
• Facilitate age-appropriate individual and group activities aligned with each patient’s care plan
• Promote a supportive and safe environment that addresses each patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs

Skills

Mental health experience

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in social services related field

Residential/Group Home experience

Job description

Essentia Health in Minnesota seeks a compassionate professional to assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under nursing leadership, delivering direct and indirect care to a wide age range.

You will support regulatory compliance, collaborate with the care team, and facilitate age-appropriate activities aligned with each patient’s care plan, while promoting a safe, supportive environment.