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Behavioral Health Professional - CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

NCHC
Wausau, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025 CLOSED ON 1/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Professional - CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) position at NCHC?

The Opportunity:

The Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) - CNA works to create a healing environment for the individuals in the treatment programs. A BHP provides direct care and treatment services for individuals needing support, care, and treatment for mental health and/or AODA problems.

We have full and part-time roles available. The shifts on our units are 6am – 6pm or 6pm – 6am. Our wages range from $19.00-$22.25 per hour based on experience, licensure and education. We also offer shift differentials for pm and overnight hours.

Who We Are:

North Central Health Care is an organization serving Langlade, Lincoln and Marathon counties within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team.

What You’ll Do:

  • BHP’s will collaborate within one of NCHC’s Acute Care which include: adult behavioral health hospital, youth behavioral health hospital, adult crisis stabilization facility, youth crisis stabilization facility, and Lakeside Recovery AODA/mental health residential unit.
  • Promotes Person Centered Care in all interactions with patients/clients.
  • Provides and supports treatment in groups or on an individual basis. Treatment includes self-care, basic living skills, leisure, social skills, coping skills, self-esteem, therapeutic arts/crafts, de-escalation, etc.
  • Assists in development of treatment planning and collaborates with team to prevent adverse outcomes.
  • Performs general patient care services and assigned department duties including activities of daily living, medication administration/management, cleaning, inventory, etc.
  • Demonstrates comfort and participation in providing client/patient de-escalation and physical restraint/seclusion measures as needed during behavioral health emergencies within the Acute Care department and other NCHC departments/programs.

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What You Bring:

BHP II: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
  • Reliable attendance and transportation
  • Experience with facilitating therapeutic groups and activities
  • Ability to provide patient centered and trauma informed care
  • Passion for working with behavioral health population
  • Valid Wisconsin driver's license and appropriate auto insurance coverage as required by North Central Health Care

Here are all of the BHP roles included in the wage range listed:

BHP I: High School degree or equivalent and preferred 4 years of experience providing mental health services.

BHP II: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.

BHP III: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.

What You’ll Get:

  • Our wages range from $19.00-$22.25 per hour based on experience, licensure and education. We also offer shift differentials for pm and night hours. 
  • Full-time and part-time positions open. Shifts are 6am -6pm or 6pm-6am
  • PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, hospital insurance, employee discounts.
  • As a full-time employee of NCHC, you could be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.95% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

 

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $19 - $22

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