Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $2,500

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays per year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and

Pension plan; retirement benefits

Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Part-Time Human Services Technician in Fergus Falls to support short-term inpatient psychiatric services in a 16-bed setting. The role emphasizes direct care, documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team within CBHH Fergus Falls.

Responsibilities include admissions, patient care, environment maintenance, safety, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand/follow directions and to maintain records/documentation.
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide direction to service recipients.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admission and discharge functions.
• Provide optimal physical and mental health care (according to the scope of this position) so that optimal health and outcomes can be achieved and maintained.
• Maintain an acceptable environment of care.
• Participate as a member of the integrated treatment team in the development/implementation of individual patient behavioral treatment plans and by promoting illness management and recovery process.
• Perform delegated treatments and procedures within policy.
• Maintain a hazard-free environment through awareness of safety standards and response to emergency calls so that major crises may be prevented and/or handled appropriately.
• Perform housekeeping tasks so that a healthful and aesthetic environment is maintained.
• Actively participate in and assist with the collection, organization of monitoring and evaluation data as requested so that patient care services are continuously maintained and improved.
• Participate in in-service training and quality improvement activities so that the best possible care is provided to patients.

Skills

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Job description

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Part-Time Human Services Technician in Fergus Falls to support short-term inpatient psychiatric services in a 16-bed setting. The role emphasizes direct care, documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team within CBHH Fergus Falls.

Responsibilities include admissions, patient care, environment maintenance, safety, and participation in quality improvement activities.