Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit Technician

Range Mental Health Center; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

401k

PTO

MNPMFL

Job summary

Range Mental Health Center in Virginia, MN, is seeking a Unit Technician for our inpatient substance use disorder programs. This part-time role combines direct client care with administrative duties to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will assist with admissions/discharges, provide medications and hygiene support, complete documentation, and help transport clients between activities and appointments. Shifts cover days, afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• CPR / First Aid certification required; certification can be provided by RMHC.
• Current Minnesota driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phones and relay calls and messages to the appropriate person.
• Assist with the admit and discharge of the people we serve including orientation of new admits.
• Perform the necessary physical plant maintenance including cleaning of hallways, rooms, lounges, utility rooms, showers, bathrooms, and making of beds.
• Administer medications
• Complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record (CREDIBLE).
• Complete admission / discharge DAANES data collection and data entry.
• Transport the people we serve to and from activities, appointments, court appearances, etc.
• Facilitate program activities and groups as assigned.
• Assist the nurse in providing hygiene care for the people we serve.
• Wash clothes for the people we serve as needed.
• Pick up meals on weekends and when the kitchen is closed from Edgewood Vista.
• Monitor clients and regularly walk through the unit; provide necessary direction or appropriate intervention to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Assist clients with homework as assigned by counseling staff.
• Perform room searches and confiscate contraband or unapproved items.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in performing drug screens.
• Search luggage, bags, clothing, and packages; document belongings; confiscate contraband and report it to the appropriate authorities if necessary.
• Check in and monitor visitors; search visitor clothing and deny entry of inappropriate or unapproved items.
• Follow the list of assigned job duties list for the shift being worked.
• Take direction for assigned tasks from Charge Nurse and Supervisors.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Follow all regulatory and statutory guidelines and requirements, and all RMHC policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Assertiveness

Non-verbal cues

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Computer skills

Stress management

Verbal communication

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Range Mental Health Center in Virginia, MN, is seeking a Unit Technician for our inpatient substance use disorder programs. This part-time role combines direct client care with administrative duties to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will assist with admissions/discharges, provide medications and hygiene support, complete documentation, and help transport clients between activities and appointments. Shifts cover days, afternoons and evenings.