Behavioral Health Technician II | Behavioral Health Child Unit

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and is accountable for individual actions and patient-care outcomes. The position serves children and adolescents in Avera Behavioral Health’s Child and Adolescent programs, which provide structured, age-appropriate therapeutic environments. The technician works with patients individually and in groups, supports therapeutic activities and patient and family programs, monitors safety and behavior, and contributes to interdisciplinary care planning and documentation. The role is cross-trained to work in both the adolescent and child programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, education, behavior analysis, health or social sciences, counseling, alcohol studies, liberal arts, another human services field, or a medical field; alternatively, an associate degree in behavioral health.
• Ability to work the hours specified for the position.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, hear and understand speech, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made when they do not cause undue hardship.
• Commitment to applying Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in service to patients, families, and the community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship and uphold its Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement standards.
• Work effectively in a team environment and support a productive and efficient workplace.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual patients in one-on-one or group settings consistent with nursing care needs and the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary treatment team meetings as needed and provide input about patient behaviors and interactions.
• Implement suicide precautions as needed.
• Assess changes in a patient’s condition or behavior and notify the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with patient and family programs and remain attentive to the safety and welfare of participants.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including vital signs, specimen collection, and other general nursing care procedures.
• Assess individual patient needs, contribute to creating and modifying nursing care plans, and assist with therapeutic activities.
• Maintain accurate, concise records and promptly document pertinent information in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Assess impending agitation and behavioral escalation and participate in behavioral management.
• Research, plan, and implement updates and new therapeutic patient groups under the oversight of the Programming Committee.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate workflow effectively with team members.
• Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

Benefits

• Potential $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Eligibility for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program: an additional $167 monthly payment, up to $10,000, toward loan principal.
• Self-scheduling program.
• PTO available on day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree