Behavioral Health Technician--Child/Adol Inpatient Behavioral Health

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position assists with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patient care under direct supervision of the Charge RN, Assistant Head Nurse, Nurse Manager and/or the Director, to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies as well as meeting the goals and mission of the department. Provides direct and indirect care for adolescent to geriatric patients to aid meeting the patients’ needs as directed. Provides patients with activity opportunities appropriate to their ages and abilities and related to their plan for care, either individually and/or in group settings.

Requirements

1 year experience in 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.

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