Behavioral Health Tech 0.6 FTE Acute Care
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.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health | ranked against 1,229 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $43k–$56k | Behavioral Health median $44k (middle half $41k–$48k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$51k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Minnesota | 21 active | 1,236 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 30% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 853 in the last 30 days | 551 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 Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index142 active listings |
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