Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Units

Centra Care

5 days ago

St. Cloud, Minnesota$18.56 per hourFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CentraCare as a Behavioral Health Technician – Mental Health Units in United States. Find your purpose and share your passion by helping patients at the St. Cloud Hospital as a Behavioral Health Technician!

Key Responsibilities

Must be able to effectively handle escalating behavior and utilize physical safety holds with aggressive patients.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) training, initial and ongoing required and provided.

2 years of college with courses in psychology, sociology, and/or social work preferred.

Six months experience in nursing assistant or similar role preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $17.71 - $26.54/hr

Signing bonus: $2,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with CentraCare in United States.

Key Skills

Patient CareTherapeutic InteractionsVital SignsPatient SafetyBehavior ManagementCrisis InterventionHygiene AssistanceTransportationCommunicationTeamwork

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Units at Centra Care a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Centra Care is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $18.56 per hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $27 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Therapeutic Interactions, Vital Signs, Patient Safety, Behavior Management, Crisis Intervention, Hygiene Assistance, Transportation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Behavioral Health Technicians assist with patient care activities, including hygiene, nutrition, and therapeutic interactions. They also conduct safety rounds and gather patient information.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement, Employee Discounts, $2,000 Hiring Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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