Behavioral Health Technician II | Adult C Unit
Company: Avera Health
Location: Valley Springs
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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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* Why is Behavioral Health important? The Avera Behavioral
Health Adult C Unit is designed to be a structured, therapeutic
environment for adults to learn to understand their diagnosis,
develop a Crisis Response Plan, use healthy coping skills and set
and complete goals. 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 Likes working with
the Adult population Has a passion for helping patients with
Anxiety, Depression, and Personality Disorders and Suicidal
behavior. Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that
requires critical thinking. Possesses motivation to help create and
deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing team
environment. Opportunity to experience a variety of inpatient
settings Work with staff from many areas 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. 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 or Associate's
Behavioral Health 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. 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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