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Mental Health Program Assistant

State of Minnesota • Baxter, MN • 1d ago

Working Title: Mental Health Program Assistant

Job Class: Mental Health Program Assistant

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 96885

Location : Baxter

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/09/2026

Closing Date : 09/15/2026

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

Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Baxter Nursing 2

Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift / 6:45am-3:15pm; 1:45pm-10:15pm

Days of Work : Varies and every other weekend; may include holidays

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 / hourly

Classified Status : Classified

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

Work Area : CBHH Baxter

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 incentive up to $2500!

Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Baxter 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.

Mental 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.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must possess all of the following:

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 behaviors sufficient to provide information needed for evaluation and treatment planning.

Read, write and speak English sufficient to interpret, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for mentally ill.

Interact with clients sufficient to assist in the delivery of group therapy, teach specialized and vocational skills, and teach recreation and life skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.

Experience working with adults in a treatment setting.

Experience working in a secure facility.

Additional Requirements

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota 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.

Reasonable 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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