Patient Support Staff | Primewest

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Primewest

Location: Bemidji, MN

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $19.00 - $36.00

Behavioral Health Rehab Assistant: $19.00 - $25.50 | Associate Behavioral Health Counselor: $23.00 - $36.00

Department Details

If you're looking to begin a career in behavioral health, our Residential programs offer a strong foundation in the knowledge, skills, and tools essential to the field. This role provides hands-on experience in direct patient care along with structured training and supervision to help you develop your behavioral health intervention skills. For candidates who already have experience, this position offers meaningful opportunities to deepen expertise and apply creative interventions across a wide range of mental health needs. Overnight hours also offer flexibility for students pursuing degrees in behavioral health or related areas.

Join the Behavioral Health Primewest Crisis Residential Team and become part of a group that is forward thinking, collaborative, and dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crisis. Your work will have a meaningful impact on the community while also contributing to the growth of future behavioral health professionals and the broader continuum of care for adults. If you're someone who imagines new possibilities for how behavioral health services can be delivered and enjoys meeting people where they are, this could be an exceptional fit for you. You'll be part of an environment that values diversity, teamwork, and creative problem solving. This team provides whole person care and recognizes the importance of working closely with other programs and services. The work can be fast paced, but it is deeply rewarding and mission centered. We welcome applicants with experience in a variety of settings, including schools, coaching, group homes, law enforcement, special education, juvenile justice, probation, shelters, or with knowledge of Native American cultural healing practices.

Job Summary

Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders. Monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility. Observes and reports patient behaviors to clinical staff. Directly interacts with patients and is available for patient support. Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult patients with mental illness. Implements rehabilitation interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff. Implements independent living skills training with patients. Provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development. Ensures that patient chores and/or daily tasks are complete. May provide transportation for patients, as needed. Under direction, participates in the admission process for patients and ensures that rooms are prepped at time of discharge for the next admission. Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility. Depending on setting, may be responsible for medication distribution. Interventions that are in the treatment plan but outside the scope of practice for this role must be implemented by appropriately licensed clinical staff. Interventions outside the scope of the treatment plan require approval from the leadership team.

Qualifications

Behavioral Health Rehab Assistant: Must meet state-specific requirements. Per Minnesota Statute, must hold a High School Diploma or GED and meet one of the following criteria:

• Agreed to work exclusively overnight shifts; or
• Completed 2,000 hours of work experience providing health and human services to individuals; or
• Completed three years of personal life experience with mental illness within the previous 10 years; or
• Completed three years of personal life experience as the primary caregiver to an adult with a mental illness, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; or
• Holds an Associate of Arts degree; or
• Completed 15 semester or 23 quarter hours post-secondary education in behavioral science or related field; or
• Holds an unencumbered registered nurse license. A valid driver's license may be required, depending on department/facility.

Associate Behavioral Health Counselor: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in behavioral sciences or related field preferred, and completion of a practicum or internship. In Minnesota, must follow Minnesota State statute defining Mental Health Practitioner. At least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with: mental illness, substance use disorders or emotional disturbances, traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities, OR, Has at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and at least 2,000 hours of supervised work experience in the delivery of services to persons with: mental illness, substance use disorders or emotional disturbances, traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.