Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift

Essentia Health; Brainerd (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, is seeking a patient care support role to assist with clinical tasks under nursing leadership. The position delivers direct and indirect care across age groups from adolescents to geriatrics, aligning activities with individualized care plans.

The role requires a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire and adherence to regulatory standards, including a background check policy for chemical use.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification required within 1 month of hire.
• No formal education requirements.
• Must pass background checks and comply with policy on chemical use.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the direct supervision of nursing leadership
• Support 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

Care planning

Assessment

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation. These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, one of the state’s top vacation destinations.

Education Qualifications:

• No educational requirements.

What You'll Do:

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 responsibilities include:

• 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

This position MUST be able to work the following:

• 60 hours per pay period
• Rotating 12 Hour Shifts
• Night Shift: 7:00PM - 7:30AM

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.

• In accordance with Minnesota Rules 245G.11 subdivision 1; all employees must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact. Chemical use problems are defined as: receiving treatment for substance use within the period specified for the position in the staff qualification requirements, including medication-assisted treatment;substance use or mental health disorders that have negatively impacted the staff member's job performance;substance use or mental health disorders that affect the credibility of treatment services with clients, referral sources, or other members of the community;and symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal on the job.