Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Behavioral Health at Avera Health Lucan, MN

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Behavioral Health job at Avera Health. Lucan, MN. Location: Avera Marshall Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: $18.75 - $28.75 (actual pay rate dependent upon experience). Position Highlights Position may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $5,000 Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1 Options for Free Health Insurance! Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) will help pay down your principal balance faster. Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient by providing direct resident care. Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and deliver excellent care. Work Schedule Day/evening shift 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; 48 hours/2 week every third weekend Rotating holiday coverage A Brief Overview Serves as a liaison for nurses, counselors, and patients in interdepartmental communications. Assists with the physical and psychological care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered. What you will do Demonstrates effective communication skills to create a positive work environment. Participates in the daily inter-disciplinary treatment team meeting as needed, providing input in terms of patient behaviors and interactions with others. Implements suicide precautions as needed. Assesses changes in patient’s condition/behavior and notifies RN and/or Counselor. Assists with the activities of daily living care of the patients to include, but not limited to vital signs, collection of specimens, and other general nursing care procedures. Maintains accurate and concise records, documenting promptly all pertinent information in the patient’s EMR. Assesses impending agitation and escalation of behavioral changes and participates in the behavioral management of these patients. Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharging of patients. Assists with medication monitoring and education at facility. Ensures that patient’s valuables and personal items are properly handled. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Bachelor's degree. Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. 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