Behavioral Health Nutrition Technician

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Nutrition Technician to join our Melrose Center team. Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

About the role

The Behavioral Health Nutrition Technician provides observation, planning, intervention, and support of patients experiencing eating disorders, mental illness, and/or substance use disorders and their families. This position assists with menu management, meal and snack preparation and support, monitoring of dayrooms, as well as transporting clients to appointments. Responsibilities include creating a safe and therapeutic environment that provides the best possible patient experience. This position will utilize the EPIC medical record system to record weights and vitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide observation, planning, intervention, and support for patients with eating disorders, mental illness, and/or substance use disorders
• Assist with menu management, meal and snack preparation and support
• Monitor dayrooms and transport clients to appointments
• Create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
• Record weights and vitals using the EPIC medical record system

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet’s motor vehicle violation criteria
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients
• Familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulations, and internal policies affecting the employment relationship (including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, and discrimination and harassment laws)
• Proven proficiency with telephones, computers, current patient care technology/equipment, photocopier, and fax machine

Qualifications

• Progress toward post-secondary degree is preferred
• Prior classwork in psychology or behavioral health is desired
• Currently validated CPR skills desired
• Currently validated BLS skills desired

Schedule

Day/evening and every other weekend.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included, and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits

Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including:

• Health benefits
• Time off
• Retirement planning
• Continuous learning opportunities

Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.