Behavioral Health Tech-Grace Unit

Building location

St Josephs Medical Center

Department

4003300 adult consolidated - Sjmc

Job description

This position supports patient care by assisting with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of technical tasks under the supervision of nursing leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with departmental goals and mission. This role delivers direct and indirect care to pre-adolescents through geriatric patients, offering age-appropriate activities aligned with their care plans, either individually or in group settings.

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.

What You'll Get to Do

• Assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the direct supervision of nursing leadership
• Support both direct and indirect care for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics
• Ensure patient care practices meet Joint Commission standards and other regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with the care team to help meet departmental goals and the organization’s mission
• Facilitate age-appropriate individual and group activities aligned with each patient’s care plan
• Promote a supportive and safe environment that addresses each patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs

Licensure/Certification qualifications

• Completes TEAMS deescalation training within three (3) months of hire if no previous deescalation training or has not had a TEAMS training/refresher within past three calendar years.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health • Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement
• Savings
• Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional
• Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life
• Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee
• Wellness
• Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

*In accordance with Minnesota Rules 9530.6450 Subpart 1-B; all employees must be free of chemical use problems for at least the one year immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact. Chemical use problems are defined as: Receiving treatment for chemical use within the period specified for the position in the staff qualification requirements. Chemical use that has a negative impact on the staff member's job performance; Chemical use that affects the credibility of treatment services with clients, referral sources, or other members of the community; and Symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal on the job.

FTE

0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift start time: 0700

Shift end time: 1900

Weekends: rotating

Holidays

Yes

Call obligation

No

UNION

Union posting deadline: 07/15/2026

Compensation Range

• 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.