Mental Health Practitioner, Behavioral Health, Full Time

Fairview Range•Hibbing, MN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is hiring a Mental Health Practitioner for our inpatient Behavioral Health Department in Hibbing, MN. As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu under the direction and supervision of the BH Director and the BH Service Line Social Worker Supervisor. To provide group and individual therapy to patients on the acute unit under the supervision of LICSW. In addition, assist and observe patients on the unit so that the goals and objectives of the treatment are achieved. Fairview Range provides a continuum of mental health services, including inpatient, outpatient, and our Partial Hospitalization Program. Our inpatient Behavioral Health department expanded in 2016 and now includes two inpatient, acute psychiatric units. Both units treat a range of mental health issues in adult patients. Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
BCS certification, current or obtains within 90 Days
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 180 Days
MHP, or eligible within first 2,000 hours or four years of employment

Nice To Haves

1-year psychiatric in-patient care experience
Group therapy experience

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe therapeutic milieu under the direction and supervision of the BH Director and the BH Service Line Social Worker Supervisor.
Provide group and individual therapy to patients on the acute unit under the supervision of LICSW.
Assist and observe patients on the unit so that the goals and objectives of the treatment are achieved.
Assess and implement individual and group therapy programming utilizing current evidence-based practices based on the needs of the patient population.
Collect, record, and maintain patient data.
Provide resources and education to patients.
Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other treatment team members to provide patient with the most effective treatment.
Assist in keeping supplies and equipment organized and in working condition.
Demonstrate excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Establish effective relationships with health care team members.
Demonstrate skill in utilizing psychologically based information to establish good interpersonal relationships.
Be able to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work well independently.
Demonstrate and implement verbal de-escalation as evidenced by minimal special interventions.