A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
South Central Behavioral Health Clinic is seeking a Mental Health Technician - Youth and Family in Jamestown, ND. As a Mental Health Technician, you will help children and their families practice skills so they can live a quality, independent life. Every day, you will travel to individuals' homes, schools, and communities. There you will encourage, reinforce, and coach youth and their families as they practice newly learned living and household skills, communication and emotion regulation skills, coping skills, budgeting skills, as well as health, safety, and hygiene skills. You will be part of an integrated, interdisciplinary team focused on providing the best support plan possible for each individual. To thrive in this position, you should enjoy coaching and role-modeling, be passionate about empowering others, and prefer working with youth and their families in their home, school, and other natural environments. Location ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be able to travel to meet clients at their location. About
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strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of wellbeing: physical, economic, and behavioral. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources. To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all. Minimum Qualifications You are required to have a: a high school diploma or equivalent at least 12 months of work experience in a position providing direct care to special populations; and requires a valid driver's license or ability to travel to meet client needs. This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of defensive driving course will be required in the first 6 months of employment. NCCB Certification as a mental health technician must be obtained within 6 months of hire for continued employment. South Central BHC will pay for this certification and allow for time to complete certification. An LBSW, LMSW, LAPC, or LPC can be substituted for the Mental Health Certification. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
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The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate. Application Procedures Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Andrew Berkey at berkeyandrew@nd.gov or at 701-253-6465.
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701-253-6300 TTY Number ND Relay Service 1 (800) 366-6888 (text) or 1 (800) 366-6889 (voice) If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
