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Behavioral Health Tech or LPN

Sanford Health
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Thief River Falls, MN, US

Salary

$16.5 - $26.5 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Sanford Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join their team, focusing on patient care in a supportive environment.
  • The position offers a salary range of $16.50 to $26.50 and requires good human relations and communication skills.
  • Candidates must be able to follow procedures given by licensed clinical staff and acquire basic knowledge of patient care principles.
  • Work shifts are 12 hours long, rotating between day and night, with a schedule of 24 hours per week and opportunities for additional shifts.
  • No specific year of experience is mentioned, but candidates should be prepared to assist psychiatric patients under the direction of the psychiatric staff.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.





Work Shift:

12 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24



Compensation:

Salary Range: $16.50 - $26.50

Sign-On Bonus Available!



Union Position:

No



Department Details

Come join our Behavioral Health team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) utilizing a team-based approach to patient care in a fun and supportive work environment.

Our work environment embraces diversity, has creative problem solving, and will help you grow as a person in the healthcare field

Varied 12-hour day or night shifts and every third weekend in a block schedule, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on scheduling needs. Differentials and premiums apply for nights, weekends, and call pay

Summary

Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders.

Job Description

Assists in leading groups, including groups for leisure or socialization, exercise, stress management and relaxation skills, daily living skill building, and art therapy. May provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the patient in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment. May completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. May collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients after completing appropriate laboratory training. Must have good human relations and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed clinical staff. Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.

Qualifications

Must have good human relations and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse. Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 


If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.




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