Mental Health Tech

CommonSpirit Health • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

CHI St. Alexius is looking for a Mental Health Tech to join the team Mental Health Technician - Make a Difference in Behavioral Health! Are you a compassionate and skilled individual dedicated to supporting individuals on their mental health journey? Join our team as a Mental Health Technician and provide essential direct patient care in a therapeutic environment. Key Responsibilities: Direct Patient Care: Provide trauma-informed care, support, and supervision, fostering a safe and supportive environment. Behavioral Support: Assist patients in developing coping skills, self-expression, and positive behavioral patterns through feedback and reinforcement. Emergency & Safety: Maintain a secure environment, respond to emergencies, and perform basic nursing tasks (e.g., vital signs, ADL assistance). Therapeutic Milieu: Facilitate activities, teach socialization skills, and utilize CPI techniques to manage and de-escalate situations respectfully. Documentation & Teamwork: Accurately document patient observations and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team. Mentorship: Precept new MHTs and contribute to a healthy, team-focused work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Mental Health Tech Certification from either American Medical Certification Association or National Career Certification Board.
• PRTF must be 21 years or older.
• Must be listed on the Nurse Assistant Registry operated by the North Dakota Department of Health at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment.
• Will obtain the following within six (6) months of employment:
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
• Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting – APS- IA & NE
• First Aid – PRTF only
• Certification as a Mental Health Technician if does not have Bachelors degree

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Provide trauma-informed care, support, and supervision, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
• Behavioral Support: Assist patients in developing coping skills, self-expression, and positive behavioral patterns through feedback and reinforcement.
• Emergency & Safety: Maintain a secure environment, respond to emergencies, and perform basic nursing tasks (e.g., vital signs, ADL assistance).
• Therapeutic Milieu: Facilitate activities, teach socialization skills, and utilize CPI techniques to manage and de-escalate situations respectfully.
• Documentation & Teamwork: Accurately document patient observations and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Mentorship: Precept new MHTs and contribute to a healthy, team-focused work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees