Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Float Pool (Day and Night Shifts)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

62d • $23 - $34

About The Position

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, MN! Education Qualifications: 1 year experience working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience OR Degree in social services related field OR Certified Peer Support Specialist in Minnesota or Wisconsin Completed psychology courses - preferred What You'll Get to Do: 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 This position MUST be able to work the following: 64 hours per pay period Rotating 8 Hour Shifts Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Night Shift: 11:00PM -7:30AM

Requirements

• 1 year experience working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience OR Degree in social services related field OR Certified Peer Support Specialist in Minnesota or Wisconsin
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
• MUST be able to work the following: 64 hours per pay period Rotating 8 Hour Shifts Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Night Shift: 11:00PM -7:30AM

Nice To Haves

• Completed psychology courses

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

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees