Behavioral Health Assistant

Behavioral Health Assistant

Fairview Range is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Assistant (BHA) for our inpatient Behavioral Health department in Hibbing, MN.

As a Behavioral Health Assistant, you will assist in direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse; performs clerical duties and assists with unit maintenance.

Schedule: This position is part time, working 40-56 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hour rotating day, evening, and night shifts. Weekends undesignated

About this unit

Fairview Range provides a continuum of mental health services, including inpatient, outpatient, and our Partial Hospitalization Program. Our inpatient Behavioral Health department expanded in 2016 and now includes two inpatient, acute psychiatric units. Both units treat a range of mental health issues in adult patients.

• 34 beds between 2 units
• Multidisciplinary care team including Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, Social Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners.
• Patient population: adult (ages 18+)

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

As a Behavioral Health Assistant, you will:

• Conduct safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentation.
• Conduct room, belonging, and unit searches.
• Actively participate in management of patient interactions with treatment team collaboration.
• Perform basic patient daily living routines, unit order, and procedures according to treatment plan.
• Assist with conducting admission and discharge duties, to include inventory and storing of belongings.
• Responds to emergency situations as trained per policy.
• 1:1 observation of patients as needed.
• Assist in obtaining information from the patient about their special care/needs.
• Identify and promptly report changes in patient's condition.
• Record vital signs and weight.
• Set up and monitor meals.
• Participate as directed in crisis intervention.
• Participate in groups for patients as able.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 180 Days
• BCS within 90 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Graduation from a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent experience
• Previous mental health experience
• CNA

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information:

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status