Behavioral Health Technician - 32 Hours Weekly (Day/Evening) - Inpatient Child & Adolescent

Building Location:

Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth

Department:

2043310 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT - SMDC HOSP

Job Description:

Seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to serve Essentia Health in an inpatient setting at our Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. This BHT works 32 hours weekly with children & adolescents on day and evening shifts. Every other weekend and a holiday rotation are required.

Education Qualifications:

• Degree in social services related field OR Certified Peer Support Specialist in Minnesota or Wisconsin OR 1 year experience in working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about!  Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.  We are like nowhere else:  https://vimeo.com/284233541

What You'll Do:

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. Job duties include:

• Assisting with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the direct supervision of nursing leadership

• Supporting both direct and indirect care for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics

• Ensuring patient care practices meet Joint Commission standards and other regulatory guidelines

• Collaborating with the care team to help meet departmental goals and the organization’s mission

• Facilitating age-appropriate individual and group activities aligned with each patient’s care plan

• Promoting a supportive and safe environment that addresses each patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.
• Completion of psychology course(s) preferred.

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Every Other

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$22.77 - $33.86

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.