Behavioral Health Tech-Grace Unit

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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  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.