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Fairview Range
Hibbing, Minnesota

Behavioral Health Assistant, Full Time

Behavioral HealthIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19.86-$26.33/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 53m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Fairview Range is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Assistant 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 full time, working 72-80 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hour rotating day, evening, and night shifts. Weekends undesignated

Internal posting through 11/6/26.

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 Fairview Health Services. 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 Hospital, 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: fairview.org

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

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care, including safety checks, vital sign monitoring, and crisis intervention. They also perform clerical duties, assist with unit maintenance, and support the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess Basic Life Support certification. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Nursing Assistant program, and previous mental health experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Vital signs monitoringPatient observationMeal monitoringAdmission and discharge proceduresBehavioral health support

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$49k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Minnesota21 active796 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings857 in the last 30 days562 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Fairview Range

Hospitals and Health Care
Hibbing, Minnesota
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
PTO
Sick and Safe Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Plan

Living in Hibbing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k
Median resident rent
$833/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.