Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift
Listed compensation
$17.63-$26.45/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
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
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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