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JobsBehavioral Health Technician II | Behavioral Health | Child Unit

Pays $21.75-$33/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$43k (716 jobs)

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Avera Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Behavioral Health Technician II | Behavioral Health | Child Unit

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Rotating shifts incl. nights/weekends/holidays. Child behavioral health unit. $3K sign-on. Sioux Falls, SD.

Join Avera Health as a Behavioral Health Technician II – Child Unit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Location: Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $21.75 - $33.00/hr.
  • Student Loan Repayment (up to $10,000)
  • Sign-on Bonus ($3,000)
  • PTO available day 1
  • Retirement with up to 5% employer match
  • Career Development

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, assuming responsibility for individual patient care outcomes. Responsibilities include working with patients individually or in groups, participating in treatment team meetings, implementing precautions, and assisting with daily living activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication skills, and must be able to work the specified rotating shifts. Required education includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant human services or medical field, or an Associate's degree in Behavioral Health.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient CareBehavioral ManagementCritical ThinkingTeamworkDocumentationSuicide PrecautionsGroup Therapy ImplementationVital Signs MonitoringSpecimen CollectionPatient AssessmentInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationSafety MonitoringAddiction Recovery SupportFlexibility

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Avera Health

Non-profit Organizations
South Dakota
Website

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus ($3,000)
Student Loan Repayment (up to $10,000)
PTO available day 1
Retirement with up to 5% employer match
Career Development

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