Behavioral Health Technician: Patient Care & Activities

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with boss

Professional Development: training,tu

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off & PTO

Employee Wellness Programs: wellness &

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a patient care support role to assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under nursing leadership. This position supports both young and older patients, from adolescents to geriatrics, following regulatory guidelines and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care, collaboration with the care team, and facilitating age-appropriate activities, contributing to a safe, healing environment

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 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

Completed psychology courses

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a patient care support role to assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under nursing leadership. This position supports both young and older patients, from adolescents to geriatrics, following regulatory guidelines and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care, collaboration with the care team, and facilitating age-appropriate activities, contributing to a safe, healing environment