Behavioral Health Technician II | Float Pool
Company: Avera Health
Location: Garretson
Posted on: July 15, 2025
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Job Description:
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. $20.75 - $31.50 Position
Highlights *This position may be eligible for a $3,000 sign on
bonus* This position floats to all of Behavioral Health Inpatient
units, The Link, BHS Urgent Care, and Behavioral Health Adolescent
Addiction Unit You will enjoy this Behavioral Health setting if you
are someone that: Enjoys patient focused care with a team that is
dedicated to quality patient outcomes Is dynamic and flexible Wants
to impact lives every day by working with behavioral health
conditions Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that
requires critical thinking. Values autonomous professional nursing
practice. Possesses motivation to help create and deliver
high-quality patient care in an energizing team environment
Position Highlights: Opportunity to experience a variety of
inpatient settings Work with staff from many areas 100%
self-schedule Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN)
position is eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program,
which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an
extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down
your principal balance faster. Every 3rd weekend and every 3rd
holiday rotation You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary
team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward
for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview
Provides physical and psychological care to patients under the
direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assumes responsibility
and accountability for individual actions and outcomes of patient
care delivered. What you will do Works with individual patients in
a 1-on-1 setting or in a group setting that is consistent with the
nursing care needs of the patient and the inter-disciplinary
treatment plan. Participates in the daily inter-disciplinary
treatment team meeting as needed, providing input in terms of
patient behaviors and interactions with others. Implements suicide
precautions as needed. Assesses changes in patient’s
condition/behavior and notifies RN. Assists with patient and family
programs as well as being continually cognizant of the safety and
welfare of all participants. Assists with the activities of daily
living care of the patients to include, but not limited to: vital
signs, collection of specimens, and other general nursing care
procedures. Assesses individual patient needs and provides input in
creating and modifying the nursing care plan and assists with
implementing necessary therapeutic activities. Maintains accurate
and concise records, documenting promptly all pertinent information
in the patient’s EMR. Assesses impending agitation and escalation
of behavioral changes and participates in the behavioral management
of these patients. Researches, plans, and implements the updating
and development of new therapeutic patient groups with oversight
from the Programming Committee. Essential Qualifications The
individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential job function satisfactorily including having visual
acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to
communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and
distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those
listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the
accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
Bachelor's Psychology, Social Work, criminal justice, education,
behavior analysis, health or social sciences, counseling, alcohol
studies, liberal arts, or any other human services and/or medical
field Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work
Experience: 1-3 years related experience Expectations and Standards
Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision,
core values, and social principles to serve patients, their
families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion,
hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of
Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with
enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work
effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with
other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient
environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and
standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint
Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then
Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying
part-time and full-time employees. We support you with
opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are
designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available
day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for
full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan Up
to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career
development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an
Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or
other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with
your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an
email to talent@avera.org .
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