Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)
Union Category: III
Hours: Full-Time
Shift: Rotating Days, Evenings, Nights, Holidays, and Weekends
Location: 4720 Burning Tree Rd.
Duluth, MN 55811
Wage: $23.33 - $29.73 (Dependent Upon Experience)
Benefit Eligibility: Yes
Summary:
Mental Health Practitioner provides direct support services, including skills training, crisis assistance, treatment plan development, medication administration, group facilitation, and one on one support/interventions, and discharge planning. The provider will work collaborate with the treatment team to collaborate on client care, progress on treatment goals, and referrals for ongoing support and mental health services. MHP's work with a multi-disciplinary team of internal and external providers to assess needs and apply interventions appropriately. This position is based in a short-term residential facility called Yellow Leaf. Shifts consist of rotating days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Duties:
- Conduct intake assessments.
- Assist in obtaining necessary assessment data and participate in treatment coordination which may include completing and updating treatment plans, releases of information, progress notes, and referrals to internal and external providers.
- Coordinate needed client services in areas of mental health, chemical dependency, housing, financial benefits, insurance benefits, employment, transportation, education, and other basic needs.
- Conduct individual and group skills training to teach emotional skills, social skills, independent living, community skills, well-being and recreational groups such as art, gardening, fitness, nutrition, and health hobbies.
- Teach individual skills related to coping, relapse prevention, and basic household and living skills.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries in a variety of settings and situations.
- Provide crisis assistance as needed.
- Work cooperatively with other service providers, have a strong understanding of program eligibility requirements, and be informed on referral processes for community support.
- Provide program transportation as needed.
- Assist in discharge planning, coordination of care, and linking clients to ongoing support and mental health services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human services or related field and 2,000 hours of mental health experience.
- OR high school diploma and 6,000 hours of mental health experience.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle with proof of insurance.
- Ability to submit and pass a DMV/Criminal background check.
- Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of community resources and area providers.
- Effective time management skills, ability to be self-directed and motivated.
- Knowledge of employment-related skills and crisis intervention skills.
- Experience working with adults who have been homeless or at risk for homelessness, have chemical use/abuse issues, and have been involved with the legal system.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Supervision during licensure.
- Extensive training and certifications.
- Personal Training/License renewal budget.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and community partners.
- Unparalleled opportunity for growth and advancement in largest, most comprehensive behavioral health clinic north of the Twin Cities
- Emphasis on life/work balance. Start working smarter, not longer. Have the opportunity to work 36 hours every week while still getting paid for 40 hours worked.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team and community partners.
- Full Benefit Package including; Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Time, 11 paid Holidays per calendar year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and an Employer Matched 401K.
Brightwater Health Advantage:
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities Encouraged to Apply
