Behavioral Health Technician-Float Pool
Essentia Health•Duluth, MN
•$23 - $34•Hybrid
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, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with departmental goals and mission. This role delivers direct and indirect care to pre-adolescents through geriatric patients, offering age-appropriate activities aligned with their care plans, either individually or in group settings.
Requirements
- 1 year experience working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience OR Degree in social services related field OR Residential/Group Home experience.
- For positions in the Child/Adolescent Unit: The experience needed is Residential/Group Home experience or Child/Adolescent experience in a mental health setting.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.
- Complete de-escalation training within 6 weeks of hire if no previous de-escalation training or has not had a de-escalation training/refresher within the past 1 calendar year
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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off
- Personal leave
- Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
