Behavioral Health Technician - ED (Casual)
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 ensures compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with departmental goals and mission. It delivers direct and indirect care to pre-adolescents through geriatric patients, offering age-appropriate activities aligned with care plans individually or in groups. The technician assists with selected technical aspects of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Care may include personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort, safe patient transfers, vital signs, recordkeeping, reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The role also supports patient safety through de-escalation and other approved techniques for distressed or combative patients. When assigned, the technician provides skill-building activities, facilitates groups coordinated by psychotherapy and nursing leaders, and serves on care teams under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician.
Requirements
- For Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing only: Degree in a social services-related field.
- For Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing only: One year of experience working with people with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience.
- For Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing only: Certified Peer Support Specialist in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
- For Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing only: 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.
- For Duluth Main Campus and Amberwing only: Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner according to MN Statute 245.462, Subdivision 17.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire.
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 direct RN supervision.
- Provide direct and indirect care as directed, including personal hygiene, nutritional assistance, comfort care, patient transfers, vital signs, recordkeeping, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
- Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
- Provide age- and ability-appropriate activities related to patients’ plans of care, individually or in groups.
- Help maintain unit safety using de-escalation and other approved techniques with distressed or combative patients.
- When assigned, provide skill-building and activities to enhance patients’ abilities and quality of life.
- When assigned, facilitate groups coordinated by psychotherapy and nursing leaders.
- When assigned, provide services as part of a care team under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- Wellness programs and resources, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
- Life and disability insurance, along with supplemental insurance options
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