Mental Health Program Assistant

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

1d • $26 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This is a Casual (0.0 FTE) position, not benefit eligible. Day shifts during the week; no weekends. Current need is up to 40 hours a week for the first 6 months providing coverage for PTO or other time off. After that the number of hours available could vary. Possible hybrid schedule - dependent on program needs.

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
• 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)

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level