Mental Health Practitioner I Burnsville, MN

People Incorporated Mental Health Services • Eagan, MN

4d • $22 - $24

About The Position

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner I to join our Long-Term Residential program. These are full-time positions that is responsible for providing a supportive environment for our clients. People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or related field and proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; OR
• Has completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field and: Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; OR
• Has 2,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness; OR
• Has 2,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects; OR
• Is fluent in the non-English language of the cultural group to which 50% of the practitioner’s clients belong; OR
• Has a high school diploma and 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with: Mental illness; OR Traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects; OR
• Has a high school diploma and 2,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with: Mental illness, emotional disturbance, or substance use disorder, and receives clinical supervision from a mental health professional once a week until 4,000 hours of experience is met; OR Traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects and receives clinical supervision from a mental health professional once a week until 4,000 hours of supervised experience is met; OR
• Is currently enrolled in a graduate level behavioral sciences program at an accredited college or university and is formally assigned to the program for clinical training
• Must be free of chemical use problems for at least two years immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or related field and proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields
• 2,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness

Responsibilities

• Document interactions with clients into organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and if applicable, program-specific documentation/record-keeping system, while providing clear and concise communication with client, staff and other applicable parties.
• Effectively interact and exhibit behavior that is consistent with customer service and professional standards established by the organizational, division and program.
• Responsible for medication administration in accordance with organization and program policies and procedures.
• Using person-centered principles, actively engage with clients in their daily activities, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support the client in meeting their individual goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional responses while prioritizing client and program safety.
• Independent Living Skills, teaching and/or coaching, as it relates to the individual’s goal and/or treatment plans.

Benefits

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level