Barton Community College has joined with Larned State Hospital to further educate its employees and help them advance in their careers by becoming Licensed Mental Health Technicians (LMHTs). Those interested must apply by April 1. Classes will take place both online and at LSH.LMHTs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, helping pass medication and at times taking charge of a unit while a nurse runs between units.Barton’s Mental Health Technician Coordinator and Instructor Cherie Shaver said LSH Mental Health Developmental Disability Techs (MHDDs) would benefit most from the program.“Barton and Larned State Hospital have formed a partnership to help bring this program back to help the Larned State Hospital employees feel like they have a place to grow and a way to improve their careers,” she said.Shaver said those not currently working at the hospital as an MHDD can still use this as an excellent stepping stone.