Mental Health Tech

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Join CHI St. Alexius as a Full-Time Mental Health Tech!

The Mental Health Tech provide quality direct patient care and maintain a therapeutic, safe, and supportive environment for our patients. You'll assist patients in developing coping skills, promoting self-expression, and taking responsibility for their well-being.

What You'll Do:

• Support patients in a trauma-informed care atmosphere.
• Provide feedback and positive reinforcement for behavioral change.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain a secure environment.
• Perform basic nursing tasks (vitals, specimen collection, ADLs).
• Assist with physical restraints/seclusion using trauma-informed care.
• Facilitate supportive and psycho-educational activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize CPI techniques to de-escalate situations.
• Document objective observations of patient behavior and mental status.
• Complete assigned tasks, demonstrating professionalism and adherence to dress code.

• Bachelors Degree or Mental Health Tech Certification from either American Medical Certification Association or National Career
• 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