Behavioral Health Technician - 32 Hours Weekly (Day/Evening) - Inpatient Child & Adolescent
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to serve
Essentia Health in an inpatient setting at our Miller Dwan Medical
Center in Duluth, Minnesota. This BHT works 32 hours weekly with
children & adolescents on day and evening shifts. Every other
weekend and a holiday rotation are required. Shifts are 7:00 am to
3:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. The six-week rotation will consist
of a balance between day and evening shifts. Employees are able to
request specific days and times off, and we work hard to provide a
healthy work/life balance. Education Qualifications: Degree in
social services related field OR Certified Peer Support Specialist
in Minnesota or Wisconsin OR 1 year experience in working with
persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable
experience. About Essentia Health: We are a top-rated employer
offering work-life balance, long term career stability,
opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our
mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy
difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our
caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all
bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are
privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else:
https://vimeo.com/284233541 What You'll Do: 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. Job duties include:
Assisting with the assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation of patient care under the direct supervision of nursing
leadership Supporting both direct and indirect care for patients
ranging from adolescents to geriatrics Ensuring patient care
practices meet Joint Commission standards and other regulatory
guidelines Collaborating with the care team to help meet
departmental goals and the organization’s mission Facilitating
age-appropriate individual and group activities aligned with each
patient’s care plan Promoting a supportive and safe environment
that addresses each patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs
Employees scheduled 24 hours weekly enjoy these benefits: Health
Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts Dental and Vision insurances
Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital
indemnity Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and
basic life insurance Supplemental Life and Accidental Death &
Dismemberment insurance Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual and 7
paid holidays per year Paid parental leave after one year Adoption
assistance after one year Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly
scheduled employees) All employees, including casual, enjoy these
benefits: Take Charge (employee wellness program) Guidance
Resources (free confidential counseling) Employee discount program
401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth) 401(k) matching &
discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
Licensure/Certification Qualifications: AHA Basic Cardiac Life
Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire. Completion of
psychology course(s) preferred. 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.
Job Location: Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift
Start/End: 7:00 am / 3:00 pm / 3:30 pm / 11:30 pm Hours Per Pay
Period: 64 Compensation Range: $22.77 - $33.86 / hour Union: USWA
Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) FTE: 0.8 Weekends: Every Other Call
Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
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