Behavioral Health Technician - Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Professional Development

Flexible scheduling

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a care-support teammate to assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under nursing supervision. The role supports patients from adolescents to geriatrics with age-appropriate activities and collaborates with the care team to meet regulatory standards.

The position requires 1 year of experience with mental health symptoms or a related field, or a degree in a social services field, with BCLS certification within 1 month of

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

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Assessment planning

Education

Degree in social services or related field

Job description

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a care-support teammate to assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under nursing supervision. The role supports patients from adolescents to geriatrics with age-appropriate activities and collaborates with the care team to meet regulatory standards.

The position requires 1 year of experience with mental health symptoms or a related field, or a degree in a social services field, with BCLS certification within 1 month of