Behavioral Health Practitioner-Evenings, Weekend and Holidays

Spero • Owatonna, MN

2h • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to assure supervision and safety of the residents and facility. Under the direction of the mental health professional, staff provide direct supportive services (mental health and chemical health) and emergency intervention when needed. Tasks include resident education on mental health issues, completing crisis assessments, various screenings tools, providing coping skill education and modeling (deep breathing, muscle relaxation, distraction, visualization, etc.), and prompting and observing residents to meet their activities of daily living. Complete professional documentation of client interaction. Coordinate and communicate with relevant professionals related to the care and well-being of the resident.

Requirements

• Must pass required Applicant Background check
• Meets the standards for Behavioral Health Practitioner per DHS guidelines as listed below:
• An individual is qualified as a behavioral health practitioner through relevant coursework if the individual completes at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and:
• Has at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with:
• A mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
• A traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
• Is fluent in the non-English language of the ethnic group to which at least 50 percent of the individual's clients belong, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
• OR
• An individual is qualified as a behavioral health practitioner through work experience if the individual:
• Has at least 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with:
• A mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
• A traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to clients;
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Ability to effectively relate to residents in community or facility.
• Availability and flexibility to work additional hours, as need dictates.
• Clarity in verbal and written communication, sensitivity, accuracy, good logic, adaptability and flexibility, teamwork in an interdisciplinary setting, initiative, stress tolerance and safety awareness.
• Must be able to independently conduct fire drills twice yearly and accept directions when drills are assigned.
• Must be able to move about the building at a rapid pace in response to emergencies.
• Must be able to perceive, assess and respond to resident needs rapidly and accurately.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts with alertness to resident and facility needs.
• Must be able to supervise residents in medication self-administration with accuracy.
• Must be able to perform reaching and lifting activities of up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to perform household cleaning duties to include mopping, dusting, plunging toilets, moving furniture, and keeping walkways safe and clear of snow and ice.
• Must maintain a valid Minnesota driving license with a safe record.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive vehicles owned and insured by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Respond immediately to emergency situations following established policies and procedures
• Facilitate individual and group interventions and educational lessons using Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery (E-IMR) or BRITE curriculums or materials provided by the MH Professional.
• Consult with the mental health professional/behavioral health practitioner on any psychiatric emergency, and follow directions as given.
• Provide a supportive recovery environment, strengths-based and trauma informed approach with all residents
• Complete all client skill building and mental health interventions as assigned by the mental health professional, including independent living skills
• Closely monitor activities throughout the facility including conducting room checks, fire and severe weather drills.
• Maintain safe access to medications for residents, observe client taking medications and document, supporting compliance and accuracy
• Monitor and document physical and emotional status of residents
• Perform other duties as assigned that include, but are not limited to the following: transportation of residents to access health related or social service appointments, support clients in engaging in recreational/social activities in the program and community

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed