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Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Units
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$37,291 / year median in Minnesota
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Find your purpose and share your passion by helping patients at the St. Cloud Hospital as a Behavioral Health Technician! We understand how difficult things can be when life seems overwhelming. Be part of our team dedicated to helping people feel better and regaining their zest for life! Be involved in patient care activities which may involve assisting with the needs and comfort of patients to include hygiene, activity, nutrition and treatments; therapeutic interactions with patients, patient safety rounds, vital signs, patient and belonging searches, patient transportation to tests/procedures, and gathering patient and family information. While you will be assigned a primary home unit, all Behavioral Health Technicians receive comprehensive cross-training across our three service areas: EmPATH, Adolescent Mental Health, and Adult Mental Health.
Current Full-time Openings:
64 hours every two weeks | Straight night shifts | 7 p.m.- 7:30 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- 7:30 a.m. | Every other weekend and rotating holidays | Adult Mental Health 60 hours every two weeks | Straight night shifts | 7 p.m.
- 7:30 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- 7:30 a.
Adult Mental Health Current Part-Time Openings:
48 hours every two weeks | 8-hour day and evening rotation | 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- 11:30 p.m. | Every other weekend and rotating holidays | Adult Mental Health 48 hours every two weeks | 8-hour night shift | 11 p.m.
- 7:30 a.m. | Every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays | EmPATH 48 hours every two weeks | 8-hour night shift | 11 p.m.
- 7:30 a.m. | Every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays | Adult Mental health 40 hours every two weeks | Evening shift | 3 p.m.
- 11:30 p.m. | Every other weekend and rotating holidays | Adult Mental Health 40 hours every two weeks | Evening shift | 3 p.m.
- 11:30 p.m. and 7 p.m
- 11:30 p.m. | Every other weekend and rotating holidays | Adult Mental Health 32 hours every two weeks | Evening shift | 3 p.m.
- 11:30 p.m. and 7 p.m
- 11:30 p.
Pay range:
$20.71- $31.