Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4003300 ADULT CONSOLIDATED - SJMC

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation. These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, one of the state’s top vacation destinations.

Education Qualifications:

• No educational requirements.

What You'll Do:

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. Key responsibilities include:

• 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

This position MUST be able to work the following:

• 60 hours per pay period

• Rotating 12 Hour Shifts

• Night Shift: 7:00PM - 7:30AM

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.

• In accordance with Minnesota Rules 245G.11 subdivision 1; all employees must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact. Chemical use problems are defined as: receiving treatment for substance use within the period specified for the position in the staff qualification requirements, including medication-assisted treatment; substance use or mental health disorders that have negatively impacted the staff member’s job performance; substance use or mental health disorders that affect the credibility of treatment services with clients, referral sources, or other members of the community; and symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal on the job.

FTE:

0.75

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

7:00 pm

Shift End Time:

7:30 am

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Compensation Range:

$17.63 - $26.45

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.

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.