ARMHS Mental Health Practitioner

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Floating holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement with company match

Disability insurance

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Casual dress

Wellness focus

Job summary

Reach for Resources is seeking an Mental Health Practitioner to provide Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) to adults 18+ in Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. You will work under the ARMHS Treatment Director or Clinical Supervisor to promote psychiatric stability and independent living skills.

You will conduct home or community-based sessions, document accurately (FA/ITP), and collaborate with a team to tailor treatment. A master’s degree and state credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Must meet state criteria for Mental Health Practitioner Minnesota Statutes 245I.04.
• Have ≥2,000 hours of experience with mental illness or SUD or TBI/Developmental disability.
• Completed a practicum/internship with direct interaction with adult or client groups.
• In the process of completing practicum or internship in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Holds a master's or graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, and manage stress.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of 26 client contact hours per week.
• Meet each client at least once weekly for two hours.
• Provide services in home/community or via interactive video.
• Complete required documentation (FA/ITP) within set timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in supervision and team meetings.
• Coordinate with public relations, referrals, and other providers as needed.
• Utilize Reach for Resources programs and services effectively.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Flexibility

Stress management

Cultural competence

Driver’s license & transportation

Education

Master's in behavioral sciences or related field

30 semester hours / 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences

Practicum/internship focused on adult clients

Tools

Procentive

Microsoft 365

Job description

Work-life balance. Flexible schedule. Caring, supportive supervisors. Rewarding work. If these are all aspects you crave for your next employment opportunity, see what Reach for Resources has to offer.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Practitioner works with adults providing Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS). ARMHS is a program that provides intensive rehabilitative services to individuals ages 18+ who have a mental health diagnosis, in the form of instruction, support, and assistance for the purpose of promoting psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living skills. The practitioner works directly under the ARMHS Treatment Director and/or ARMHS Clinical Supervisor.

Reach’s ARMHS program provides services to individuals living in Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey Counties. Practitioners meet with individuals in their homes or communities to build basic living and social skills. Basic living and social skills are activities that instruct, assist, and support the individual in skill areas essential for every day, independent living.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain client contact hours of a minimum of 26 hours per week.
• Goal to meet each client a minimum of once/week for two hours
• Adjust schedule to be responsive to client scheduling needs, including potential for late afternoon or evening appointments
• Provide services in the home or other community location or via interactive video
• Complete required documentation for caseload
  • Functional Assessment (FA), Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) – within 30 days of intake (including all signatures) and minimum every 6 months thereafter
• Complete accurate case notes for each visit concurrently in the meeting when possible. Must be completed on date of service.
• Ensure confidentiality of all client records and interactions
• Attend all required team supervision and company meetings and participate in professional meetings and workshops
• Participate in team-based decisions regarding all clients and services
• Maintain current knowledge of the programs and services Reach provides
• Public Relations/Networking/Liaison
  • Responsible for the reputation and public image of the agency
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships within the community
  • Refer clients to other professionals as needed with supervisor approval
  • Communicate with other providers involved
• Participate in other Reach for Resources functions as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must meet state criteria for classification as a Mental Health Practitioner Minnesota Statutes 245I.04. Mental Health Practitioners providing services for the treatment of mental illness must have completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and ONE of the following:
• Have at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with:
  • a mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
  • a traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability
• Completed a practicum or internship that
  • required direct interaction with adult clients or child clients, and
  • was focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; or
• In the process of completing a practicum or internship as part of a formal undergraduate or graduate training program in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Holds a master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
• Must have the ability to work independently, enjoy flexibility, and manage stress.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be able to function independently, interact with, and relate to a variety of individuals
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Practitioner must be able to act in a manner that encourages change and provides a positive and supportive atmosphere while identifying client needs and treatment goals.
• Practice effective decision making
• Handle crisis situations and follow through of supervisors’ directives
• Work with culturally diverse populations
• Comfortable learning and using Procentive, Microsoft 365, and other computer programs used by the company
• Must be able to understand and communicate the English language
• Must be able to use and maintain a daily schedule
• Must have current driver’s license in good standing and maintain own reliable transportation.
• Have comprehensive auto insurance
• Maintain own reliable transportation

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Environment: Office environment, remote work, or in-field meetings.
• Schedule: Weekdays, may be flexible depending on individuals served and employee schedule.
• Physical demands: Light lifting (under 20lbs), sitting and standing, walking, driving, verbal communication, seeing, and hearing.

Additional Information

Benefits for this position may include:

• Generous PTO package (15 days a year for F/T employees with increases each year worked)
• 13 floating holidays (for F/T employees)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Short-term Disability/Long-term Disability
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Personable and fun co-workers (if we do say so ourselves)
• Caring, supportive supervisors
• Plenty of chances to wear casual clothes
• A focus on wellness

Additional Information:

Reach for Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.