Mental Health Practitioner Float

Radias Health • Saint Paul, MN

13d

About The Position

Mental Health Practitioner Floats work across various programs, providing support, rehabilitation, and treatment to individuals served. Case Management Services floats may support Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Targeted Case Management (TCM), Homeless Services, Community Treatment Team, Waivered Services Case Management, and other programs. The general schedule for these floats is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residential Services floats may support Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS), the Crisis Stabilization Program, and provide supervisory support to Residential Support Services group homes. Floats hired for the residential program are dedicated to that program, and schedules are determined by program needs.

The position develops and implements treatment plans based on diagnostic and functional assessments approved by a clinical supervisor. It provides direct services, rehabilitation, treatment, education, crisis support, and assistance with independent living and housing needs. Practitioners collaborate with clients, families, community services, and treatment teams, and complete required documentation and reports. The role requires transporting clients in the community, participating in supervision and professional development, and maintaining regular work hours to meet program needs.

The expected salary range is $58,656–$62,049. An office benefit package for parking/remote expenses is $130 per month.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field.
• 2,000 hours of supervised experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Education and/or experience providing supported employment and education services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans based on diagnostic and functional assessments approved by the clinical supervisor.
• Provide courteous and respectful care to clients.
• Develop individualized emergency support plans in coordination with community emergency support services.
• Provide direct services to residents.
• Teach and develop clients’ independent living skills, including relaxation, conversation, housekeeping, and budgeting skills.
• Identify individuals prone to behavior emergencies and assist in developing programming appropriate to their needs.
• Educate clients about the symptoms, course, and treatment of their illness.
• Know and implement service and behavior plans.
• Collaborate with, support, and educate family members and others involved in the client’s treatment and welfare when warranted.
• Make appropriate and culturally sensitive referrals and assist clients in accessing needed services.
• Assist clients with psychiatric rehabilitation and obtaining and maintaining housing.
• Help clients make and keep appointments and complete other tasks required through their recovery process.
• File legally required reports with Vulnerable Adults, the Ombudsman, and Child Protection.
• Use crisis assessment tools for suicidal and aggressive behavior.
• Help defuse and de-escalate potential behavior emergencies and assist in developing additional programming appropriate to client needs.
• Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings.
• Develop appropriate therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Transport clients in the community.
• Complete paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
• Participate in ongoing professional growth and development, maintain appropriate professional behavior, and participate in appropriate supervision.
• Maintain regular work hours to meet program needs as determined by the Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Four weeks of accrued paid time off in the first year of employment.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Account (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 overall health and well-being.
• Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart.
• Pet insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Casual dress code.
• Office benefit package for parking/remote expenses of $130 per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time