Community Mental Health Practitioner - Grand Rapids, MN

North Homes Children & Family Services • Grand Rapids, MN

1h

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting mental health and helping individuals thrive? Join our team as a Mental Health Practitioner, where you'll work directly with clients to provide skills training, coordinate care, and empower families. Under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in improving the well-being and daily functioning of those we serve.

What You’ll Do:
Client Support & Family Engagement
Develop and implement personalized mental health treatment plans (approved by the Clinical Supervisor).
Provide individual and group skills training to enhance emotional and behavioral functioning.
Offer resources and education to clients and families to support personal growth.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to mandatory reporting laws to ensure client safety.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with families and community partners to ensure seamless coordination of care.
Build strong, professional relationships with outside agencies on behalf of the client.
Effectively communicate (both written and verbal) to advocate for client needs and progress.
Documentation & Professional Development
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Stay up to date with continuing education and training as required.
Ensure all paperwork and billing documentation meet compliance standards.
Why Join Us?
Make a real impact in the lives of clients and their families.
Grow your skills with ongoing training and professional development.
Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Requirements

• Meet Qualified Mental Health Practitioner criteria (qualifications can be reviewed here)
• Strong knowledge of parenting skills, child care methods, child development, home management, and housekeeping.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Good decision-making abilities and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills.
• Ability to engage with resistant clients in a non-judgmental manner, respecting diverse lifestyles and economic backgrounds.
• A genuine desire to work with high-risk youth and families in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized mental health treatment plans (approved by the Clinical Supervisor).
• Provide individual and group skills training to enhance emotional and behavioral functioning.
• Offer resources and education to clients and families to support personal growth.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to mandatory reporting laws to ensure client safety.
• Work closely with families and community partners to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Build strong, professional relationships with outside agencies on behalf of the client.
• Effectively communicate (both written and verbal) to advocate for client needs and progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Stay up to date with continuing education and training as required.
• Ensure all paperwork and billing documentation meet compliance standards.

Benefits

• Make a real impact in the lives of clients and their families.
• Grow your skills with ongoing training and professional development.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

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