Behavioral Health Technician - ED (Casual)

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a patient care assistant for St. Marys Medical Center to support assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care under RN supervision.

The role serves patients from pre-adolescents to geriatric, delivering age-appropriate activities aligned with each care plan and maintaining a safe, healing environment. Responsibilities include basic clinical tasks, vital signs, hygiene and nutrition support, activity facilitation, and teamwork with psychotherapy and

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated ability to assist with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• Provide direct/indirect patient care to diverse ages and needs.
• Must maintain safety and report changes in patient condition to RN.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hygiene care and nutritional support.
• Provide age-appropriate activities aligned with care plans.
• Assist with safe patient transfers and recordkeeping.
• Support groups and activity facilitation as part of a care team.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

De-escalation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Social services degree

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Behavioral health internship

Job description

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2005650 EMERGENCY SERVICES BEHAV HLTH - SMMC 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.

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

• Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing (only): 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

• Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing (only): 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

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: 0700,1500,2300

Shift End Time: 1530,2330,0730

Weekends: Rotating

Holidays: Yes

Call Obligation: No

Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) Union

Compensation Range

$23.28 - $34.63

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.

Essentia Health Commitment

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Essentia Health Values

Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job Offer Conditions

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.