Behavioral Health Tech

Essentia Health

1 day ago

United StatesPart TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Essentia Health as a Behavioral Health Tech in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Help maintain safety on the unit by using de-escalation and other approved techniques to assist distressed or combative patients.

Requirements

escalation training within 6 weeks of hire if no previous de

escalation training or has not had a de

escalation training/refresher within the past 1 calendar year Employee

Benefits & Compensation

being. Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long

term financial security. Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Work

1500 Shift End Time: 1530

2300 Weekends: yes

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Patient careVital signs monitoringPersonal hygiene assistancePatient transferDe-escalation techniquesRecordkeepingSafety maintenanceGroup facilitationBasic Cardiac Life SupportCommunicationClinical documentationInfection control

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Tech at Essentia Health a 3.7 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 Essentia Health 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Personal hygiene assistance, Patient transfer, De-escalation techniques, Recordkeeping, Safety maintenance, Group facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Tech assists with direct and indirect patient care, including personal hygiene, vital signs, and safety monitoring under the supervision of a registered nurse. They also facilitate age-appropriate activities and use de-escalation techniques to support distressed patients within...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Wellness programs, Life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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