Behavioral Health Technician

Good Samaritan Society; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician in Thief River Falls to provide care for psychiatric patients. This role involves facilitating group therapy, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a supportive environment for patients. New graduates are encouraged to apply and join a dynamic team focused on mental health care.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions from licensed nurse.
• Basic knowledge of patient care and medical terminology needed.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under direction of psychiatric staff.
• Assists in leading group activities and daily living skills.
• Provides personal care including bathing, grooming, and transferring patients.

Skills

Human relations

Communication skills

Job description

Sanford Health

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Thief River Falls Downtown Campus
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 120 Labree Ave S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Flex
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $16.50 - $23.00
Pay Info: Sign-On Bonus Available!

Come join our Behavioral Health team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) utilizing a team-based approach to patient care in a fun and supportive work environment.

Our work environment embraces diversity, has creative problem solving, and will help you grow as a person in the nursing field. New grads are welcome!

Varied 12-hour day or night shifts and every third weekend in a block schedule, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on scheduling needs. Differentials and premiums apply for nights, extra weekends, and call pay.

Job Summary

Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders. Assists in leading groups, including groups for leisure or socialization, exercise, stress management and relaxation skills, daily living skill building, and art therapy. May provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the patient in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment. May completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. May collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients after completing appropriate laboratory training. Must have good human relations and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed clinical staff. Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.

Qualifications

Must have good human relations and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse. Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0223597
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency