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Brainerd, Minnesota

Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17.63-$26.45/hr

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Building Location

St Josephs Medical Center

Department: 4003300 ADULT CONSOLIDATED - SJMC

Job Description

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation. These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, one of the state’s top vacation destinations.

Education Qualifications

No educational requirements.

What You'll Do

This position supports patient care by assisting with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of technical tasks under the supervision of nursing leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with departmental goals and mission.

This role delivers direct and indirect care to pre-adolescents through geriatric patients, offering age-appropriate activities aligned with their care plans, either individually or in group settings. Key responsibilities include:

Assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the direct supervision of nursing leadership

  • Support both direct and indirect care for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics
  • Ensure patient care practices meet Joint Commission standards and other regulatory guidelines
  • Collaborate with the care team to help meet departmental goals and the organization’s mission
  • Facilitate age-appropriate individual and group activities aligned with each patient’s care plan
  • Promote a supportive and safe environment that addresses each patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs
  • This position MUST be able to work the following:
  • 60 hours per pay period
  • Rotating 12 Hour Shifts
  • Night Shift: 7:00PM - 7:30AM

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.

In accordance with Minnesota Rules 245G.11 subdivision 1; all employees must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact. Chemical use problems are defined as: receiving treatment for substance use within the period specified for the position in the staff qualification requirements, including medication-assisted treatment; substance use or mental health disorders that have negatively impacted the staff member’s job performance; substance use or mental health disorders that affect the credibility of treatment services with clients, referral sources, or other members of the community; and symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal on the job.

FTE

0.75

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

7:00 pm

Shift End Time

7:30 am

Weekends

Yes

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$17.63 - $26.45

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.

We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.

For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician assists with the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care under the supervision of nursing leadership. They facilitate age-appropriate individual and group activities while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to work rotating 12-hour night shifts and obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire. Applicants must also attest to being free of chemical use problems for at least one year prior to hiring.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportNursing supportCare planningRegulatory complianceGroup facilitationIndividual patient careSafety monitoringDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift at Essentia Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,276 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 150 active listings.

Of the 48 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 75% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,276 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Brainerd

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$982/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources