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Essentia Health
Virginia, Minnesota

Behavioral Health Tech 0.6 FTE Acute Care

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$20.77-$27.16/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Building Location

Essentia Virginia Hospital

Department: 2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP

Job Description

Education Qualifications:

This position assists with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patient care under direct supervision of the Charge RN, Assistant Head Nurse, Nurse Manager and/or the Director, to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies as well as meeting the goals and mission of the department.

Provides direct and indirect care for adolescent to geriatric patients to aid meeting the patients’ needs as directed. Provides patients with activity opportunities appropriate to their ages and abilities and related to their plan for care, either individually and/or in group settings.

Educational Requirements

1 year experience in working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience OR Degree in social services related field OR Certified Peer Support Specialist in Minnesota or Wisconsin

Preferred Qualifications

Must have healthcare and direct patient care experience

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire. (This does not apply to department 2010-2194290 AMBERWING - AMB)

FTE

0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

0700/1500

Shift End Time

1530/2330

Weekends

Yes every other

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

Assoc Of Diagnostic Imaging Techs (ADIT)

Union Posting Deadline

11/11/2026

Compensation Range

$20.77 - $27.16

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 Tech assists with the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. They provide direct care to adolescent and geriatric patients, facilitating individual and group activities aligned with patient care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in mental health, a degree in a social services field, or be a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within one month of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mental health supportCare planningGroup facilitationDocumentationPatient monitoringCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Tech 0.6 FTE Acute Care 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 1,229 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, 142 active listings.

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral healthranked against 1,229 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$43k–$56kBehavioral Health median $44k (middle half $41k–$48k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$51k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Minnesota21 active1,236 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 30% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings853 in the last 30 days551 the 30 days before (+55%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−3.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Essentia Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index142 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,229 Behavioral Health listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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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 1,229 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Essentia Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k with Employer Contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling

Living in Virginia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$144k
Median resident rent
$792/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 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.