Mental Health Technician Jobs in North Dakota
Mental Health Technician jobs in North Dakota concentrate in inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment facilities, and community behavioral health centers, with demand running from entry-level direct care aides through senior technician and lead positions. The busiest hiring markets are Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks, where established systems like Sanford Health, Essentia Health, and CHI St. Alexius Medical Center maintain active behavioral health programs. Substance use disorder support, crisis stabilization, and adolescent psychiatric care represent the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Covista, at www.chamberlain.edu.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
Chamberlain College of Nursing needs qualified Mental Health Clinical Faculty (part-time) in our Bachelors of Science in Nursing program in Fargo, ND.
Teaching is onsite (in clinical setting) with one of our clinical partners. Schedule: most commonly 12-hour rotations (7a-7p) for three to four consecutive days.
Mental-Health Nursing course overview:
Emphasis is on the dynamics of an individual’s ability to function in society. The course focuses on content relative to anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues. It also incorporates health promotion and wellness issues such as stress management and personal growth. Therapeutic communication techniques, individual and group therapy practices and community mental-health resources are also incorporated.
Today, more than ever before, the next generation of nurses needs you. Your passion. Your expertise. Your heart.
If you are passionate about nursing and advancing your career through the power of education, we eagerly invite you to step forward and apply today. Will you join us?
Responsibilities
In this role, the clinical instructor:
- Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
- Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
- Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
- Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
- Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
- Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
- Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
- May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
- Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
- Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.
Qualifications
You are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:
- A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- An unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of North Dakota.
- At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
- Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
- Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
- Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
- Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community.
- Illinois RN License will be required to teach all courses (course assignments prioritized to professors who are currently licensed in Illinois)
Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today!
Additional Information
Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the credit hour assigned to the course.
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Covista, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Covista, at www.chamberlain.edu.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
Chamberlain College of Nursing needs qualified Mental Health Clinical Faculty (part-time) in our Bachelors of Science in Nursing program in Fargo, ND.
Teaching is onsite (in clinical setting) with one of our clinical partners. Schedule: most commonly 12-hour rotations (7a-7p) for three to four consecutive days.
Mental-Health Nursing course overview:
Emphasis is on the dynamics of an individual’s ability to function in society. The course focuses on content relative to anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues. It also incorporates health promotion and wellness issues such as stress management and personal growth. Therapeutic communication techniques, individual and group therapy practices and community mental-health resources are also incorporated.
Today, more than ever before, the next generation of nurses needs you. Your passion. Your expertise. Your heart.
If you are passionate about nursing and advancing your career through the power of education, we eagerly invite you to step forward and apply today. Will you join us?
Responsibilities
In this role, the clinical instructor:
- Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
- Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
- Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
- Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
- Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
- Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
- Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
- May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
- Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
- Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.
Qualifications
You are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:
- A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- An unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of North Dakota.
- At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
- Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
- Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
- Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
- Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community.
- Illinois RN License will be required to teach all courses (course assignments prioritized to professors who are currently licensed in Illinois)
Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today!
Additional Information
Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the credit hour assigned to the course.
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Covista, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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What North Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health technician jobs across North Dakota.
- Active North Dakota Department of Human Services credential or recognized behavioral health technician certification
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree in human services preferred
- Demonstrated experience providing direct care or support in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting
- Current CPR and first aid certification maintained throughout employment
- Ability to complete crisis intervention and de-escalation training such as CPI upon hire
- Valid North Dakota driver's license required for community-based or residential outreach positions
Mental Health Technician Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health technician in North Dakota?
Most North Dakota employers require at minimum a high school diploma and completion of state-approved behavioral health technician training, often provided on the job during a supervised orientation period. North Dakota does not issue a single statewide license for the technician role, but facilities regulated by the North Dakota Department of Human Services must ensure staff meet competency standards set by that agency. Pursuing a human services associate degree from a school like Lake Region State College strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire mental health technicians in North Dakota?
Employers hiring mental health technicians in North Dakota right now include Psychiatric Medical Care, Sevita, and Choctaw Global, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large integrated health systems with dedicated behavioral health campuses, such as those in Fargo and Bismarck, represent the most consistent source of full-time openings across the state.
Which North Dakota cities have the most mental health technician jobs?
Fargo, Langdon, and Grand Forks consistently hold the most mental health technician openings in North Dakota. Fargo leads because it anchors both Sanford Health and Essentia Health's regional behavioral health operations, while Bismarck's concentration of state-run psychiatric and social services facilities, including those administered through North Dakota Health and Human Services, drives strong hiring there and in surrounding communities.
Are there remote mental health technician jobs in North Dakota?
Yes, but they're rare. Mental health technician work is primarily hands-on, requiring direct observation, patient support, and crisis response that cannot be performed remotely. About 50% of mental health technician openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve telehealth coordination, scheduling support, or care documentation rather than frontline direct care duties.
How can I get hired as a mental health technician in North Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the behavioral health units at Sanford Health or CHI St. Alexius Medical Center, both of which hire entry-level psychiatric technician aides and provide structured on-boarding that fulfills North Dakota Department of Human Services competency requirements. Candidates who have worked as a certified nursing assistant, direct support professional, or peer support specialist have an especially strong foundation for a lateral move into the technician role without prior psychiatric experience.
Where can I find and apply to mental health technician jobs in North Dakota?
You can find and apply to mental health technician jobs in North Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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