Mental Health Tech

Mental Health TechGuide patients through a trauma-informed lens, helping them discover healthy ways to express themselves, problem-solve, and build resilience. Provide crucial feedback and positive reinforcement, helping patients acknowledge and take responsibility for their own behavioral patterns. Act as a critical resource in emergency situations, maintaining a secure environment, and providing essential basic nursing tasks like vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with daily living activities. Facilitate supportive groups, educational activities, and psych-educational sessions, fostering a sense of community and teaching vital socialization skills. Utilize your strong communication skills – both verbal and written – to connect with a diverse patient population and collaborate seamlessly with our interdisciplinary team. Become proficient in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) techniques, using them to de-escalate situations, promote positive interpersonal skills, and minimize the need for restrictive interventions.Required:A High School Diploma with at least one year of experience as a Psych Tech or equivalentCurrently listed on the Nurse Assistant Registry operated by the North Dakota Department of Health (or willing to obtain within 90 days of employment)The ability to obtain within six months of employment: CPI Certification, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, and First Aid (if applicable for PRTF)BLS or BLS instructor certification upon hire (American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, or American Heart Association accepted)Preferred:A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Service fieldGraduation from a Psychiatric Assistant or Nurse Aide training programOne year of experience in the Behavioral Health fieldAre a current nursing student or a student studying a Human Services field