Children's Mental Health Practitioner

ZUMBRO VALLEY HEALTH CENTER INC•Rochester, MN

3d•$25 - $30

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated and driven Children's Mental Health Practitioner to make an impact on the lives of children's that have severe emotional disturbances. You will work with clients and their families to help coordinate and obtain services that are needed to help improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Services are child centered, family focused, and community based. Primary services provided by the case manager include assessment, service plan development, referral, linkage, monitoring and coordination of care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field.
1 year of experience providing services to individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder required.
Must qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner in the State of MN
Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with severe emotional disturbances in children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess client and family needs by collecting, evaluating, and documenting information about the clients situation, personal and family needs, and personal and family strengths.
Develop service plans in cooperation with the family, other providers, while developing goals and expectations.
Coordinate and make referrals for needed services in order that each client may function to the best of her/his ability.
Provide face to face support services to clients as necessary.
Maintain knowledge of city and/or county mental health, medical, financial, housing and other human and family services agencies.
Complete and maintain data privacy, intake and other required documentation.