Mental Health Program Assistant

Working Title:
Mental Health Program Assistant

Job Class:
Mental Health Program Assistant

Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment

• Job : 96324

• Location :
  Brainerd

• Telework Eligible :
  No

• Full/Part Time :
  Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/14/2026

• Closing Date : 08/20/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Brainerd AFSCME

• Division/Unit :
  Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MSHS Brainerd Rehab Worker

• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Night Shift / 10:00pm-8:00am

• Days of Work :
  Varies; may include weekends and holidays

• Travel Required :
  Yes; less than 5% for offsite meetings and to transport clients according to their treatment plans

• Salary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 / hourly

• Classified Status :
  Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

• Work Area : MSHS Brainerd

• FLSA Status :
  Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (/connect
  700/) :
  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 bonus up to $2,500!

Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) in Brainerd is seeking passionate and dedicated Mental Health Program Assistants (MHPA) to join our team and make a great difference in the lives of others. As an Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) facility, MSHS Brainerd focuses on rehabilitative education, building interpersonal skills, and developing community engagement skills to increase each client’s independence and self‑management of their illness, behavior, and emotion.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a great team.

The Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker will perform specific tasks to improve functional skills of residents in providing short‑term safe, quality and supportive residential services. This position will also participate as an active member of the treatment team under the direction of the mental health practitioner and clinical supervisor.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Utilize the Illness Management and Recovery model and person-centered approach to assist clients with the provision of reintegration and placement into the community to promote independence, autonomy, personal responsibility, and personal control.

• Participate actively in on‑going professional growth and development, maintain appropriate professional behavior and utilize professional supervision.

• Transport clients to various sites in order to achieve the goals of the service plan and proper utilization of a state vehicle when assigned to a designated site.

To qualify, applicants must have all of the following:

• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Meet the qualifications of the section 245I.04, subdivision 14, Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
  245I.04.2)

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.

Ability to:

• Perform basic health care procedures, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.

• Observe, interpret and document client…