Behavioral Health Technician - ED (Casual)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports patient care by assisting with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of technical tasks under the supervision of nursing leadership. The role delivers direct and indirect care to pre-adolescent through geriatric patients and provides age-appropriate activities aligned with care plans, individually or in groups. The position helps maintain regulatory compliance and supports departmental goals and mission. Additional services and duties may be assigned according to unit needs.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire.
• For Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing only: a degree in a social-services-related field; one year of experience working with people with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience; Minnesota or Wisconsin Certified Peer Support Specialist status; successful completion of a behavioral health internship as part of a degree-seeking program with a bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field obtained within one year of hire; or qualification as a Mental Health Practitioner under MN Statute 245.462, Subdivision 17.

Nice To Haves

• For Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing only: bachelor’s degree, preferably in social services or a related field, and prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Provide direct and indirect care to patients as directed, including personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort, transfers, vital signs, recordkeeping, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Provide age- and ability-appropriate activities related to patients’ care plans, individually or in groups.
• Promote unit safety using de-escalation and other approved techniques to assist distressed or combative patients.
• When assigned, provide skill-building activities to enhance patients’ abilities and quality of life.
• When assigned, facilitate groups coordinated by psychotherapy and nursing leaders.
• Participate in a care team under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician to support optimal patient care.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Training and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off and personal leave
• Wellness programs, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed