Clinical Lead Mental Health Practitioner

Radias Health • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $57,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

RADIAS Health is hiring a Clinical Lead Mental Health Practitioner for its Residential Support Services (RSS) program. The role provides treatment services that promote recovery and community integration for adults with serious persistent mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders. The position oversees a group home with four residents and provides supervision and clinical direction to staff.

The Clinical Lead coordinates client care and appointments, communicates with families and community professionals, updates treatment and crisis plans, leads weekly house staff meetings, and assists with licensing and audit visits. The role also includes resident support, medication administration under nurse supervision, facility and staff oversight, documentation, transportation, and household operations.

Available schedules include Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 40 hours per week, at Maplewood and Little Canada; and a floating schedule Thursday through Sunday, 32 hours per week, with Thursdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 4 p.m. to midnight. The floating position may serve locations in Shoreview, Little Canada, Blaine, Coop Rapids, Andover, Oakdale, Lino Lakes, North St. Paul, St. Paul, Maplewood, Mendota Heights, and South St. Paul. The program has 14 onsite house locations in Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, and Anoka counties.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in human services and two years of full-time work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children; or a bachelor's degree in human services and one year of such full-time work experience.
• Must have a car, auto insurance, and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client care, including quarterly case conferences with case managers, treatment teams, family members, and other people the client wishes to include; contact family members, therapists, or case managers as needed.
• Develop, implement, and review quarterly the Individual Service Plan, Individual Abuse Prevention Plan, Emergency Service Plan, and relevant behavior plans in consultation with the Program Manager or Program Director.
• Coordinate and schedule medical appointments, complete referrals, and arrange transportation.
• Identify residents at risk of behavior emergencies and develop appropriate programming, including for impulse control, dangerous behavior histories, and self-injurious behaviors.
• Assist the Program Director and Program Manager with client admissions and discharges, including gathering clinical information, developing treatment plans, and connecting clients with community resources upon discharge.
• Orient new residents to RSS.
• Help defuse and de-escalate potential behavior emergencies and use crisis assessment tools for suicidal and aggressive behavior.
• Assist clients with independent living skills, including hygiene, housekeeping, and budgeting.
• Assist residents with budgeting and coordinate budgets with representative payees.
• Help residents complete financial forms, including applications for benefits upon admission.
• Ensure facility security and general resident supervision, including creating staff schedules, and follow RSS policies and procedures.
• Secure coverage for missed shifts, including covering shifts if no other coverage is secured.
• Complete paperwork, reports, and charting in a timely and organized manner.
• Lead weekly house staff meetings and distribute meeting minutes to the Program Director, Program Manager, Program Nurse, and other house Leads before the Lead Meeting.
• Attend and participate in weekly Lead Meetings.
• Administer medications under the facility nurse's supervision and according to RSS policies and procedures.
• Complete the monthly pharmacy medication order and ensure clients have all ordered medications.
• Update medication sheets when medication changes occur.
• Prepare and distribute incident reports during the shift in which the event occurs, as needed.
• Assist with licensing requirements and inspections, including posting emergency procedures.
• Conduct client record audits for compliance with DHS and County RSS regulations as needed.
• Ensure fire and tornado drills are completed monthly.
• Document financial expenditures in QuickBooks and manage petty cash and budgets.
• Rotate responsibility for the Emergency Shift Coverage pager.
• Perform routine cleaning and light house maintenance and request maintenance assistance as needed.
• Prepare meals, serve them, and clean up according to Health Department standards.
• Answer the staff telephone and read and respond to company emails during every shift.
• Oversee planning and coordination of recreational and social activities, holiday activities, and special events.
• Transport clients in the community as needed.

Benefits

• Four weeks of accrued PTO in the first year of employment.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
• Dependent Care Account (DCA) with employer contribution.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure fees.
• Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer percentage match.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Bereavement and paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program to support employee health and well-being.
• Discounts through ADP LifeSmart.
• Pet insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Casual dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree