Behavioral Health Technician--Float Pool
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician supports patient care by assisting with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of technical tasks under the supervision of nursing leadership. The role helps ensure compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with departmental goals and the organization’s mission. It provides direct and indirect care to patients from pre-adolescence through geriatrics, including age-appropriate individual and group activities based on their care plans. This is a 0.8 FTE Float Pool position at Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth. The schedule rotates between day and evening shifts, with rotating weekend and holiday work. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within one month of hire.
Requirements
- One year of experience working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience, or a degree in a social services-related field, or residential/group home experience.
- For positions in the Child/Adolescent Unit, residential/group home experience or child/adolescent experience in a mental health setting is required.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Completed psychology courses.
Responsibilities
- Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the direct supervision of nursing leadership.
- Support 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 addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Paid time off and personal leave.
- Employee wellness programs, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
- Life and disability insurance, along with supplemental insurance options.
- Generous time off and wellness resources; benefit eligibility may vary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
