Behavioral Health Technician | Senior Unit
Company: Avera Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: July 13, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls Worker
Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and
holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for
this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon
experience. $18.75 - $28.75 Position Highlights This position may
be eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus Why is Behavioral Health
important? The Avera Behavioral Health Senior Unit is a 20 bed unit
that provides a welcoming, calming and healing environment to our
patients as well as their families. The Senior unit’s environment
is an active and challenging care environment that requires
critical thinking and at the same time values autonomous
professional nursing practice. You will enjoy this Behavioral
Health setting if you are someone that: This BHT position is a
unique opportunity to get both medical and mental health experience
as many of the patients have medical comorbidities requiring
medical nursing care as well. Enjoys working with older adults with
all different levels of functioning as well as their families. Has
a passion helping patients with conditions such as Dementia,
Depression, Catatonia, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia and Bipolar
Disorder. Possesses motivation to help create and deliver
high-quality patient care in an energizing team environment. Work
with a dynamic and comprehensive team that includes: Physicians,
Social Workers, Case Management, Patient Care Techs, expressive
therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, physical, occupation and
speech therapy. 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
Serves as a liaison for nurses, counselors, and patients in
interdepartmental communications. Assists with the physical and
psychological care of 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 Demonstrates effective communication skills to create a
positive work environment. 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 and/or Counselor.
Assists with the activities of daily living care of the patients to
include, but not limited tovital signs, collection of specimens,
and other general nursing care procedures. 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. Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharging
of patients. Assists with medication monitoring and education at
facility. Ensures that patient’s valuables and personal items are
properly handled. 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: 1-3 years related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work
Experience: Bachelor's 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 .
Keywords: Avera Health, Sioux Falls , Behavioral Health Technician | Senior Unit, Healthcare , Sioux Falls, South Dakota
