Mental Health Program Assistant

• Telework Eligible:
  No

Working Title:
Mental Health Program Assistant

Job Class:
Mental Health Program Assistant

Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/15/2026
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Ah Gwah Ching AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Bemidji Nursing
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Rotating Shift / 6:45am-5:15pm; 10:00am-8:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Varies and every other weekend; may include holidays
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 / hourly; $51,239 - $65,625 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area: CBHH Bemidji
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Candidates may be eligible for hiring incentive up to $2500!

Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Bemidji is seeking a dedicated and person-centered Mental Health Program Assistant to join our team. The CBHH is a small (16-bed) inpatient psychiatric facility that provides rapid assessment and stabilization for adults experiencing an acute mental health episode. The length of stay is usually less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episodes.

Mental Health Program Assistants support and mentor staff on incorporating evidence-based practices. They also collaborate with team members to develop and implement individual treatment plans based on the unique needs of each patient and serve as role model to patients to promote mutual respect, independence, personal responsibility, and self-control. These positions provide quality medical and psychiatric care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

To qualify, applicants must possess all of the following:

Knowledge of:

• Behavior modification theory/techniques sufficient to implement behavior management components of treatment plans.
• Mental illness sufficient to design and implement individual treatment plans, identify and control aggressive/ violent/ inappropriate behavior.
• Therapeutic intervention techniques sufficient to control aggressive or violent behavior.
• Laws, rules, regulations and policies governing treatment of mental illness and vulnerable adults sufficient to protect the rights of clients/residents.

• Perform basic health care procedures, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
• Observe, interpret and document client behaviors sufficient to provide information needed for evaluation and treatment planning.
• Read, write and speak English sufficient to interpret, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for mentally ill.
• Interact with clients sufficient to assist in the delivery of group therapy, teach specialized and vocational skills, and teach recreation and life skills.

• Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with adults in a treatment setting.
• Experience working in a secure facility.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

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