Behavioral Health Technician

Sanford Health • Thief River Falls, MN

48d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our Behavioral Health team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) utilizing a team-based approach to patient care in a fun and supportive work environment. Our work environment embraces diversity, has creative problem solving, and will help you grow as a person in the healthcare field. Varied 12-hour day or night shifts as needed based on scheduling needs. Differentials and premiums apply for nights, weekends, and call pay.

Requirements

• Must have good human relations and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse.
• Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders.
• Assists in leading groups, including groups for leisure or socialization, exercise, stress management and relaxation skills, daily living skill building, and art therapy.
• May provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident.
• Assists the patient in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment.
• May completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident.
• Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
• May collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients after completing appropriate laboratory training.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed