Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Units

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 24,397 - 36,561; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

PTO

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Hiring bonus

Job summary

CentraCare Health in Saint Cloud is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician. This role involves assisting with patient comfort and needs, conducting therapeutic interactions, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma and training in BLS and NCI. Starting pay begins at $18.56 per hour, with a range of $17.71 to $26.54 per hour. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and a hiring bonus of $2,000 for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training is required and provided.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient hygiene, activity, nutrition, and treatments.
• Conduct therapeutic interactions with patients.
• Handle patient safety rounds and vital signs management.

Skills

Ability to handle escalating behavior

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of college courses in psychology, sociology, or social work

Job description

Find your purpose and share your passion by helping patients at the St. Cloud Hospital as a Behavioral Health Technician! We understand how difficult things can be when life seems overwhelming. Be part of our team dedicated to helping people feel better and regaining their zest for life! Be involved in patient care activities which may involve assisting with the needs and comfort of patients to include hygiene, activity, nutrition and treatments; therapeutic interactions with patients, patient safety rounds, vital signs, patient and belonging searches, patient transportation to tests/procedures, and gathering patient and family information. While you will be assigned a primary home unit, all Behavioral Health Technicians receive comprehensive cross-training across our three service areas: EmPATH, Adolescent Mental Health, and Adult Mental Health.

Current Openings

• Full-time | 72 hours every two weeks | 8 & 12-hour overnight rotation | 11 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. | Every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays | Adult Mental Health
• Part-time | 48 hours every two weeks | 8-hour day and evening rotation | 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Every other weekend and rotating holidays | Adult Mental Health
• Part-time | 32 hours every two weeks | 8-hour night shift | 11 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. | Every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays | EmPATH
• Part-time | 36 hours every two weeks | 12-hour day shift | 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays | Adolescent Mental Health

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $18.56 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience
  • Pay range: $17.71 – $26.54 per hour
• Earn extra pay for working evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
• $2,000 hiring bonus for eligible candidates!
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training, initial and ongoing required and provided.
• 2 years of college with courses in psychology, sociology, and/or social work preferred.
• Six months experience in nursing assistant or similar role preferred.
• Must be able to effectively handle escalating behavior and utilize physical safety holds with aggressive patients.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training initial and on-going training provided.

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full or part time benefited position. Previous employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. CentraCare pay incentives to include but not limited to, hiring bonuses may be discontinued at any time due to business needs.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.