Mental Health Program Assistant

Allina Health • Shakopee, MN

8d • $26 - $36

About The Position

Allina Health is a statewide leader in integrated mental health and addiction care, offering a full continuum of services—from primary care integration to specialty outpatient clinics, day treatment, and inpatient programs. • 290+ dedicated clinicians across 45 primary care clinics • 15 partial hospitalization and day treatment programs • 7 hospitals with 270 inpatient behavioral health beds • Care led by interdisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and addiction specialists Key Position Details: We are launching Adult and Adolescent Partial Hospital Programs, as well as a Day Treatment Program as part of a unique partnership with Scott County and are hiring a Mental Health Program for our Adult Partial Hospital and Day Treatment Programs. Our tentative launch date is February 2026. These group-based programs provide intensive treatment to individuals facing mental health challenges. What Sets This Opportunity Apart? Be part of a leading Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line with over 290 clinicians across Minnesota. Help launch and shape a new program at a respected hospital campus. Practice whole-person care in a system that values your voice and your growth. 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two-week pay period) 8 hour, day shifts No weekends

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, dance therapy or social/psychological area
• Meets MH Practitioner Qualifications in accordance with MN § 245I.04, Subd 4
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 90 days of hire)
• Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years in mental health field

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate therapeutic interventions through structured activities and education.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care services under direction and supervision of identified program Mental Health Professionals and Program Manager/Supervisor.
• Utilizes patient/family needs to provide input into the care and discharge planning process.
• Follows all practices as outlined by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, MN DHS Manuals, and in accordance with MN § 245I as a Mental Health Practitioner in Adult Day Treatment, Adolescent Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Partial Hospital Programs.
• Assessment/reassessment.
• Assesses level of risk within scope and consults with MH Professional.
• Assesses level of functioning.
• Assesses programming needs for patient/families.
• Documents assessments.
• Plans and conducts educational/therapeutic activities.
• Assigns patients to specific group according to team treatment plan.
• Conducts groups as scheduled.
• Conducts one on one education/activities as determined by the assessment and treatment plan.
• Proactively works with all disciplines to achieve treatment plan.
• Advocate for patients rights.
• Represents patient/family needs when patient/family is unable to do so .
• Supports patient rights through awareness and provision of legal rights.
• Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situation to protect patient, self and environment.
• Engages in supervision with assigned Clinical Treatment Supervisors under a signed Supervision Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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