About this opportunity
State of Minnesota lists this Mental Health Program Assistant opportunity in bemidji, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Working Title: Mental Health Program Assistant
nJob Class: Mental Health Program Assistant
nAgency: Direct Care and Treatment
nThis posting was previously announced on 08/15/2026. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply.
nnnJob ID : 96375
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nnLocation : Bemidji
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nnTelework Eligible : No
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nnFull/Part Time : Full-Time
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nnRegular/Temporary : Unlimited
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nnWho May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
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nnDate Posted : 09/29/2026
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nnClosing Date : 10/05/2026
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nnHiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Ah Gwah Ching AFSCME
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nnDivision/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Bemidji Nursing
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nnWork Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift / 6:45am-5:15pm; 10:00am-8:30pm
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nnDays of Work : Varies and every other weekend; may include holidays
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nnTravel Required : No
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nnSalary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 / hourly; $51,239 - $65,625 / annually
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nnClassified Status : Classified
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nnBargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
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nnWork Area : CBHH Bemidji
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nnFLSA Status : Nonexempt
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nnDesignated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
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n nDirect 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.
nThe work you'll do is more than just a job.
nAt 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.
nCandidates may be eligible for hiring incentive up to $2500!
n***** This announcement may be used to fill multiple full-time, rotating shift vacancies *****
nCommunity 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.
nMental 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.
nMinimum Qualifications
nTo qualify, applicants must possess all of the following:
nKnowledge of:
nnnBehavior modification theory/techniques sufficient to implement behavior management components of treatment plans.
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nnMental illness sufficient to design and implement individual treatment plans, identify and control aggressive/ violent/ inappropriate behavior.
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nnTherapeutic intervention techniques sufficient to control aggressive or violent behavior.
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nnLaws, rules, regulations and policies governing treatment of mental illness and vulnerable adults sufficient to protect the rights of clients/residents.
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n nAbility to:
nnnPerform basic health care procedures, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
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nnObserve, interpret and document client behaviors sufficient to provide information needed for evaluation and treatment planning.
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nnRead, write and speak English sufficient to interpret, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for mentally ill.
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nnInteract with clients sufficient to assist in the delivery of group therapy, teach specialized and vocational skills, and teach recreation and life skills.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnPatient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.
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nnExperience working with adults in a treatment setting.
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nnExperience working in a secure facility.
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n nAdditional Requirements
nTo 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.
nREFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
nDirect 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.
nAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
nMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
nReasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Worksite address
bemidji, MN, 56601, US
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