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Behavioral Health Technician--Child/Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

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Job Description

Job Description:

This position assists with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patient care under direct supervision of the Charge RN, Assistant Head Nurse, Nurse Manager and/or the Director, to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies as well as meeting the goals and mission of the department. Provides direct and indirect care for adolescent to geriatric patients to aid meeting the patients’ needs as directed. Provides patients with activity opportunities appropriate to their ages and abilities and related to their plan for care, either individually and/or in group settings.

Education Qualifications:

East Market (only):Completion of six quarters or four semesters of college with emphasis in social services or 2 years experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness or related applicable experience within 5 years of date of hire

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.  (This does not apply to department 14290 – Amberwing)

East Market Brainerd Lakes:

  • Completes de-escalation training within 5 months of hire if no previous de-escalation training or has not had a de-escalation training/refresher within past 3 calendar years
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.
Job Location: Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: varies/varies
Hours Per Pay Period: 48 - 64
Compensation Range: $22.15 - $32.94 / hour
Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
FTE: 0.8
Weekends: rotation
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Job Details

Job Title Behavioral Health Technician--Child/Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
Position Type Part Time
Requisition ID R063299
Location Duluth, Minnesota, 55805
Career Area Patient Care Support
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