Behavioral Health Assistant, Casual

Fairview Range • Hibbing, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant for its inpatient Behavioral Health department in Hibbing, Minnesota. The role assists with direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performs clerical duties, and helps maintain the unit. The department provides inpatient care to adult patients with a range of mental health needs through two acute psychiatric units with 34 beds. The care team includes psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, unit assistants, social workers, and mental health practitioners.

This casual, part-time position works 16–32 hours per two weeks. Shifts are eight hours and rotate across days, evenings, and nights; weekends are undesignated. The internal posting is open through 10/18/26.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 180 days.
• BCS within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Previous mental health experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient safety checks through visual observation and documentation.
• Conduct room, belongings, and unit searches.
• Participate in managing patient interactions in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Assist with basic patient daily living routines and follow unit orders and procedures according to the treatment plan.
• Assist with admission and discharge duties, including inventorying and storing belongings.
• Respond to emergency situations as trained and per policy.
• Provide one-to-one patient observation as needed.
• Assist in obtaining information from patients about their special care needs.
• Identify and promptly report changes in a patient's condition.
• Record vital signs and weight.
• Set up and monitor meals.
• Participate in crisis intervention as directed.
• Participate in patient groups as able.
• Perform clerical duties and assist with unit maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) and Sick and Safe Time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed