Behavioral Health Technician — Flexible Schedule & Growth

essentiahealth; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; 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 Duluth, MN seeks a patient care assistant to support assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care under nursing leadership. Responsibilities include direct and indirect care for a wide age range, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and collaborative care goals.

The role offers a 0.8 FTE with a possible remote/hybrid option, day/evening rotations, and generous benefits in a system dedicated to wellbeing and professional development.

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: 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

Education

Degree in social services related field

Job description

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a patient care assistant to support assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care under nursing leadership. Responsibilities include direct and indirect care for a wide age range, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and collaborative care goals.

The role offers a 0.8 FTE with a possible remote/hybrid option, day/evening rotations, and generous benefits in a system dedicated to wellbeing and professional development.