Treatment Counselor- Mornings Coon Rapids, MN

People Incorporated Mental Health Services • Coon Rapids, MN

10d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking full-time Treatment Counselors to join its Crisis/IRTS team at Riverwind IRTS in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The treatment programs provide person-centered, direct intensive residential treatment and crisis stabilization mental health services in a recovery and rehabilitative environment. The role uses and models person-centered principles to support clients in their mental health recovery and individual goals, while providing clinical support, crisis intervention, and skill-building.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or a related field plus proof of a qualifying practicum or internship involving direct interaction with adults or children served; or 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field plus one of the specified practicum, supervised-experience, language-fluency, or training pathways; or a high school diploma plus 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the specified service areas and, where applicable, required training; or current enrollment in an accredited graduate-level behavioral sciences program with formal assignment to the program for clinical training.
• Earn First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.
• Complete 245I trainings and supervision as required by statute.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in behavioral science or a related field with 4,000 hours of experience.

Responsibilities

• May work full or partial shifts at other programs to assist with urgent staffing needs, which may require travel between locations.
• Use and model person-centered principles, actively engage clients in their mental health recovery, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support their individual goals.
• Demonstrate an intermediate level of clinical knowledge and modeling in relation to clients’ goals, treatment plans, and diagnoses.
• Provide and model crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional or behavioral responses, while prioritizing client and program safety.
• Conduct assessments, treatment plans, plan-of-care reviews, and discharge plans as needed or directed.
• Train on preparing assessments and treatment plans, if applicable.
• Provide skill-building, teaching, and coaching related to each individual.
• Assist with client intake and admission paperwork and provide program orientation, if applicable.
• Administer medication in accordance with organizational and program policies and procedures, if applicable.

Benefits

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST.
• Company-designated holidays and floating holidays.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer match.
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices.
• Lifestyle Benefit choice of a company contribution to a health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Free access to People Incorporated’s Training Institute, including free CEUs and learning and education opportunities.
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs.
• $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED