Behavioral Health Technician​/Human Services Technician

• Job
• Location:
  
  Fergus Falls
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Fergus Falls AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Fergus Falls MHPA/HST
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Rotating Shift / 6:30am-3:00pm; 2:00pm-10:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Varies; may include weekends and holidays
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $21.59 - $28.94 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area: CBHH Fergus Falls
• 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.

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.

• Human Service Technicians may be eligible for a hiring incentive up to $2,500 ***

Human Services Technician is a direct care role within the state-operated Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Fergus Falls. The CBHH provides short-term, acute inpatient psychiatric services in a 16-bed community-based setting. Natural support structures are incorporated into treatment by serving patients as close as possible to their home communities.

• Facilitate admission and discharge functions.
• Provide optimal physical and mental health care (according to the scope of this position) so that optimal health and outcomes can be achieved and maintained.
• Maintain an acceptable environment of care.
• Participate as a member of the integrated treatment team in the development/implementation of individual patient behavioral treatment plans and by promoting illness management and recovery process.
• Perform delegated treatments and procedures within policy.
• Maintain a hazard-free environment through awareness of safety standards and response to emergency calls so that major crises may be prevented and/or handled appropriately.
• Perform housekeeping tasks so that a healthful and aesthetic environment is maintained.
• Actively participate in and assist with the collection, organization of monitoring and evaluation data as requested so that patient care services are continuously maintained and improved.
• Participate in in-service training and quality improvement activities so that the best possible care is provided to patients.

• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand/follow directions and to maintain records/documentation.
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide direction to service recipients.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

• Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.
• Experience working in a hospital setting.

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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