Behavioral Health Technician-D6 (Nursing Assistant)

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare invites applications for a Behavioral Health Technician to support patients on their journey to wellness. You’ll provide direct care and emotional support in a therapeutic behavioral health setting, similar to a nursing assistant, ensuring safety, comfort, and patient respect.

Responsibilities include documenting clinical notes and building supportive patient relationships, with CPR/AED certification or readiness within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and emotional support to patients in a therapeutic behavioral health setting.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for patients.
• Complete clinical reports and documentation in a professional and timely manner.

Skills

CNA experience

CPR/AED readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 2 years college (preferred)

Job description

Make a Real Difference as a Behavioral Health Technician

Do you love working with people and want to make a meaningful impact? Join Munson Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Technician and help support individuals on their journey to wellness.

In this essential role, you’ll provide direct care and emotional support to patients in a therapeutic behavioral health setting. Similar to a nursing assistant, you’ll help ensure a safe, comforting environment where patients feel supported and respected.

Provides direct care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort in the behavioral health therapeutic environment. Builds healthy, supportive patient relationships and practices effective interpersonal skills at all times. Completes clinical reports and documentation in a professional and timely manner.

• High school diploma or GED required
  Associate’s degree or two years of college preferred
• Nurse Aide experience with preference for experience as a Mental Health Technician on an inpatient psychiatric unit or previous psychiatric unit
• Possess or obtain CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire

Care for your community. Grow your career. Start making a difference today.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.