Clinical Lead Mental Health Practitioner
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 Clinical Lead oversees a group home with four residents and provides clinical direction and supervision to staff. The position coordinates client care and appointments, collaborates with community professionals and treatment teams, updates treatment plans and assessments, leads weekly house staff meetings, and assists with licensing and audit visits. 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. Float assignments cover locations in the listed communities. The program has 14 onsite house locations in Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, and Anoka counties. The full-time schedule has a stated salary range of $57,800–$60,023, plus an office benefit package of $80 per month for parking/on-call expenses, subject to change. The floating schedule has a stated pay rate of $49,720, plus an office benefit package of $80 per month for parking/on-call expenses, subject to change.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in human services and two years of full-time work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in human services and one year of full-time work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
- 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 clients at risk of behavior emergencies and develop appropriate programming, including for impulse control, dangerous behaviors, 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; follow RSS policies and procedures.
- Arrange 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 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 supervision of the facility nurse and in accordance with RSS policies and procedures.
- Complete the monthly pharmacy medication order and ensure clients have ordered medications.
- Update medication sheets when medications change.
- Prepare and distribute incident reports during the shift in which the relevant 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 the Emergency Shift Coverage pager.
- Perform routine cleaning and light house maintenance and request maintenance assistance as needed.
- Prepare, serve, and clean up meals 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
- Discounts through ADP LifeSmart
- Pet insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Casual dress code
- Office benefit package for parking/on-call expenses: $80 per month, subject to change
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
