Behavioral Health Tech
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 17.07-25.6 / hour
Posted on Aug 28, 2025
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Behavioral Health Center860 S. Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $17.07 - $25.60Summary:
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for collecting information from the patient or family on the patients needs and performs procedures. The technician facilitates therapeutic interactions with patients, assists with the admissions process, and obtains pertinent information. This position identifies high risk situations and completes the discharge process as needed.Essential Job Functions:
Collects information from the patient and/or family on the patient’s individual and educational needs. Performs procedures per nursing delegation.
Facilitates therapeutic interactions with assigned patients per nursing delegation.
Floats to other units to assist with patient care as needed.
Obtains pertinent information as delegated by the charge nurse/staff nurse and assists in the admission process. Obtains and documents data collection and information as stated in policies and ensures that the data is reviewed by a Registered Nurse.
Transports and/or transfers patients. Assists with the discharge process and completes order entry.
Identifies high risk situations and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area:
Outpatient Behavioral Health:
Nurse Aide | North Dakota Board of Health | Within 4 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Language Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent DriverReference ID: R6319Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
