Mental Health Practitioner- St. Paul
Company: Interim HealthCare Staffing
Location: Newport
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Mental Health Practitioner- St. Paul Schedule: FT/PT/Per Diem,
Dayshift/Evenings/Overnights, must have weekend/holiday
availability!Shift:Dayshift: 7am-3:30pmEvening: 3pm-11:30pmNOC:
11pm-7:30amPay rate: Up to $29 per hour, depending on
experience!*Must be able to float between multiple locations in the
St. Paul/Maplewood area! What we offer you:
- Locally Owned and Operated Business
- Opportunity to work different locations/Diversity in clinic
settings
- Working with Clinics and Hospitals throughout the 7-county area
of Minneapolis/Saint Paul
- Free Education Courses
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Coverage
- Dental CoveragePosition Expectations Summary:The Mental Health
Practitioner works under the direction of the clinical supervision
of a mental health professional and clinical supervisor in the
implementation of rehabilitative mental health services as
identified in the recipient's individual treatment plan. Mental
Health Practitioner provides direct care services to support a safe
and supportive environment. Mental Health Practitioner may provide
an adult client with education, skill building services,
rehabilitative mental health services, functional assessments,
level of care assessments, and treatment plans under supervision of
mental health professional. Mental Health Practitioner is
responsible for maintaining the safety and welfare of program
residents during assigned shift. Provide crisis interventions as
necessary, case management as directed in treatment plan and mental
health professional, maintain documentation in electronic medical
record notes, daily rehabilitation interventions, structure of the
program, support to residents, medication administration,
compliance to policy and procedures and participation in clinical
supervision and required training. Minimum
Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or
equivalentExperience: Must meet ONE the following
qualifications:(A) 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the
delivery of services to adults with mental illness, substance use
disorder, or emotional disturbance; or traumatic brain injury or
developmental disabilities and completes training on mental
illness, recovery from mental illness, mental health de-escalation
techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and
psychotropic medications and side effects OR (B) At least 30
semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or
related fields and:(1) has at least 2,000 hours of supervised
experience in the delivery of services to adults with mental
illness, substance use disorder, or emotional disturbance; or
traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes
training on mental illness, recovery from mental illness, mental
health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and
substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects(2)
has completed a practicum or internship that required direct
interaction with adults served and was focused on behavioral
sciences or related fields. OR(C) Bachelor's degree in behavioral
sciences or related field and completed a practicum or internship
that required direct interaction with adults and focused on
behavioral science or related field. OR(D) Master's degree in
behavioral science or related fields. Licensure/ Registration/
Certification: Current Medication Administration Certification or
ability to obtain within 3 months of hire (tracked in department).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: --- Must be able to pass the DHS
Background Study--- Ability to operate computer programs including
Epic, Outlook, MS Office--- Interpersonal skills- Ability to
listen, remain open and maintain confidentiality. --- Ethics and
ability to treat others with compassion, caring, and empathy.---
Communication skills- ability to listen and respond with clear and
supportive messages.--- Teamwork- ability to work respectfully with
team members, welcoming feedback, contributing in team meetings,
actively engage in shift duties.--- Ability to work independently,
showing initiative and problem-solving skills--- Ability to manage
high level of stress, model calm and de-escalate client behavior---
Able to work with patients with difficult emotional, behavioral
problems and, or mental illness symptoms and respond with person
centered approach.--- Able to work collaboratively and seek
clinical supervision--- Ability to demonstrate good time management
skills Preferred Qualifications:Education: Bachelors' Degree in
Behavioral Health field or higherExperience: 4000 hours experience
providing services to individuals with: mental illness, substance
use disorder, traumatic brain injury or developmental disability.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: First Aid, CPR, Valid
Driver's license with no driving restrictions. Who we are:Interim
HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, hospice, and
healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive
selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per
diem to full-time.If you're looking for a stable career
opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for
an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been
providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there
are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of
stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your
perfect career partner.Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Each Interim HealthCare location is independently owned
and operated. -2019 Interim HealthCare Inc.*Bonus is for full time
employees (at least 32 hours a week) that complete 160 hours of
employment, paid out in installments over 6
months.PandoLogic.Keywords:Mental Health Practitioner,
Location:Newport,MN-55055, PL:559202779
Keywords: Interim HealthCare Staffing, Minneapolis , Mental Health Practitioner- St. Paul, Healthcare , Newport, Minnesota
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