Mental Health Technician Jobs in North Dakota

A Mental Health Technician, also known as a Psychiatric Technician, plays a crucial role in supporting mental health professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with mental illnesses, emotional disturbances, or developmental disabilities. They perform tasks such as monitoring patients' physical and emotional well-being, leading therapeutic and recreational activities, helping with personal hygiene, administering medication, and documenting patient behavior. They also assist in crisis situations, intervening when necessary under the guidance of a clinician.

Important skills for a Mental Health Technician include excellent communication, empathy, patience, and the ability to maintain composure in high-stress situations. They should also have strong observational skills to accurately monitor and report on patient behavior. Relevant certifications typically include CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), along with a certification in psychiatric or mental health technology, such as the Certified Psychiatric Technician (CPT) or the Certified Mental Health Technician (CMHT). Prior experience in roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide, or Social Service Aide can serve as a valuable foundation for becoming a Mental Health Technician.

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Our team of mental health professionals primarily focus on youth and family mental health services....

LPN or PCT - Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 7 days ago

Sanford Health LPN or PCT - Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health in Grand Forks , North Dakota Careers With Purpose With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of...

Registered Behavior Technician RBT Needed Grand Forks ND

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 12 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 12 days ago

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking for a rewarding opportunity to support students with behavioral and developmental needs? Soliant Education is...

Registered Behavior Technician RBT Needed Dickinson ND

  • Dickinson, ND
  • 12 days ago
  • Dickinson, ND
  • 12 days ago

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking for a rewarding opportunity to support students with behavioral and developmental needs? Soliant Education is...

Registered Behavior Technician RBT Needed Jamestown ND

  • Jamestown, ND
  • 12 days ago
  • Jamestown, ND
  • 12 days ago

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking for a rewarding opportunity to support students with behavioral and developmental needs? Soliant Education is...

Registered Behavior Technician RBT Needed Bismarck ND

  • Bismarck, ND
  • 12 days ago
  • Bismarck, ND
  • 12 days ago

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking for a rewarding opportunity to support students with behavioral and developmental needs? Soliant Education is...

Registered Behavior Technician RBT Needed Minot ND

  • Minot, ND
  • 12 days ago
  • Minot, ND
  • 12 days ago

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking for a rewarding opportunity to support students with behavioral and developmental needs? Soliant Education is...

Registered Behavior Technician RBT Needed Fargo ND

  • Fargo, ND
  • 12 days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 12 days ago

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking for a rewarding opportunity to support students with behavioral and developmental needs? Soliant Education is...

Registered Behavior Technician

  • Bismarck, ND
  • 26 days ago
  • Bismarck, ND
  • 26 days ago

The Registered Behavior Technician will utilize interventions developed out of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis....

Mental Health Technician- Night Shift

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 29 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 29 days ago

Responsibilities Mental Health Technician-7p-7a- shift differentials offered!...

health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate...

Behavioral Health Technician Full-time Shift

  • Fargo, ND
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 45+ days ago

Our team of mental health professionals primarily focus on youth and family mental health services....

health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate...

Positive Behavior Technician

  • Fargo, ND
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 45+ days ago

Completes 40 hours of applied behavior analysis training prior to hire or within four (4) months from hire date....

Temporary Mental Health Technician

  • Fargo, ND
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 45+ days ago

Mental Health Technicians work directly with patients to provide support and hope....

Demographic Data for North Dakota

Moving to North Dakota? Find some basic demographic data about North Dakota below.


Local
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Mental Health Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Mental Health in Construction
Construction has one of the worst rates of mental health issues of any industry. For example, in the UK low-skilled male manual workers are 3.7 times more likely to commit suicide than the...
Mental Health in Social Work
Deepen your understanding of mental health in social work through a focus on history and treatment, within a culturally-grounded and trauma-informed approach to mental health and client recovery....
Mental Health History and Treatment
This course will explore the history and treatment of individuals with mental health disorders in the United States. Learners will be introduced to diagnoses, current treatment, and social impacts...

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in North Dakota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in North Dakota offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.9%
Bachelor's Degree
33.0%
High School or GED
7.2%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Doctorate Degree
7.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.4%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mental Health Technicians in North Dakota
None
55.6%
1-2 years
28.0%
Less than 1 year
12.6%
4-6 years
2.8%
2-4 years
1.1%



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