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.

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.

• 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