Mental Health Practitioner (Part-time) - Crisis

Radias Health • Minneapolis, MN

2h • Onsite

About The Position

RADIAS Health is hiring a part-time Mental Health Practitioner to provide mental health services at our Crisis Stabilization program. The staff will provide recovery-oriented, evidence-based treatment and rehabilitative services for 12-16 adults struggling with acute symptoms of mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. The Mental Health Practitioner provides professional, quality program services to the clients served at the RADIAS Health Crisis facility and works with other members of the team to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining an optimum quality of life consistent with client needs and preferences. The work uses evidence-based practices adapted for the agency and the client's specific needs. The emphasis is placed on working with clients in community settings and directly providing the services necessary to assist clients in achieving their goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health sciences or related field plus 2,000 hours work experience providing services to individuals diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders
• Must have car, auto insurance, and valid driver's license
• No college degree and 4,000 hours supervised work experience in the delivery of services to individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders
• Must have car, auto insurance and valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to the residents.
• Responsible for providing staff coverage and ensuring the security of the facility and general supervision of the residents.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
• Co-facilitate or facilitate psychoeducational groups or other programming at the facility.
• Upon successful completion of required medication test, administer medications under the supervision of the facility’s nurse.
• Conduct monthly house meetings for residents in collaboration with Certified Peer Specialist.
• Assist the Mental Health Therapists in developing treatment plans.
• Assist in the orientation of new admissions to residential care.
• Teach and develop independent living skills (relaxation, conversation skills, housekeeping, budgeting, etc.)
• Identify individuals prone to having behavior emergencies and assist the therapist in developing additional programming appropriate for their needs.
• Help to defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies and assists in developing additional programming appropriate for the client’s needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Participate in cleaning duties and the up-keep of the facility.

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan with an employer percentage match
• Reimbursement for professional licensure fees
• Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free Evidence Based Practice Trainings offered through RADIAS Health Training Institute

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level