Behavioral Health Technician

This Behavioral Health position at Essentia Health is open to healthcare professional candidates.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Duluth, Minnesota.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Patient Care Planning, Vital Signs Monitoring, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Hygiene Care, Recordkeeping, Group Facilitation, Behavioral Health Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: Provides direct and indirect care to patients from pre-adolescence to geriatrics, assisting with technical tasks and daily living activities under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, implementing care plans, and using de-escalation techniques to maintain unit safety...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, HSA/FSA, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.