Adult Mental Health Practitioner

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center • Winona, MN

2d

About The Position

Coordinate and provide services in the community for adults with mental health conditions that are required to meet specific program eligibility requirements. Responsible for ensuring the individual receives services as outlined in a comprehensive evaluation. Responsible for educating and training individuals on basic skills and/or referring them to services and supports necessary to achieve service goals.

Requirements

• Must meet minimum qualifications as a Mental Health Practitioner as outlined in MN Statute 245i.04: Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes
• Must possess a high level of human relation skills and an aptitude for effective decision making.
• Must have good planning, organization and communication skills (oral and written) and problem-solving skills.
• Independently motivated and responsible.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a willingness to travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout SE MN.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care based on assigned case load and unique identified needs of each client.
• Teach clients basic skills and/or provide mental health case management in accordance with clinical, agency, and state guidelines and standards.
• Maintain case file documentation in compliance with state, agency, and program requirements.
• Maintain the amount of client contact and service level as required according to agency policy.
• Participate in required individual and/or group clinical supervision.
• Coordinate with other providers assigned to working with the individual in accordance with client and agency needs.
• Offer referrals and recommendations for community resources and services.
• Support clients during crisis situations.
• Provide transportation or arrange transportation for individuals as needed.
• Attend required organization and/or community meetings.
• Attend conferences, in-services, and training necessary to meet license, program, agency, and state requirements.
• Participate in evening programming and/or Hiawatha Valley’s on-call emergency system as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Leave Time starts accruing at 4.46 hours per paycheck, with 16 hours available on hire date (pro-rated for non-FT employees).
• Up to 10 days of paid jury duty leave.
• Up to $2,000 Tuition investment and up to $1,500 continuing education funds available.
• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave.
• 20% YMCA membership discount OR $50 fitness reimbursement (per year).
• 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year (pro-rated for 20–39 hour employees).
• 1 paid personal day per year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance is available for 30–40-hour employees. Dental insurance is free for employees only.
• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance is free for 30–40 hour employees.
• 403b retirement account with employer contribution of 50% match up to 6%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed