ARMHS Mental Health Practitioner

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a mental health professional to provide direct care and support to adults with significant mental illnesses. The role involves developing treatment plans and working collaboratively with clients in their communities to promote stability and independence. Candidates should have relevant education in behavioral sciences and experience in mental health services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences or related field OR bachelor's degree with 2000 hours of supervised experience.
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental health conditions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to adults with significant mental illness.
• Complete intake paperwork, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Maintain a caseload of 15-25 clients and monitor progress.

Skills

Culturally sensitive services

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Leadership

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in behavioral sciences

Bachelor's Degree with 2000 hours of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Provide direct care to adults with Significant Mental Illness that impact functioning in multiple areas of their lives. Complete intake paperwork, functional assessments, and individual treatment plans and required 6-months review documents to provide ongoing services. Provide home and community based mental health rehabilitative services to clients in the form of support, coaching, and educating clients for the purpose of promoting stability, social functioning, and personal and emotional adjustment and independent living skills.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Maintain caseload of 15-25 clients
• Provide in-home and community base services.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive services.
• Develop trusting and therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Complete documentation. assessment, Individual Treatment Plans, Progress Notes and other required documentation.
• Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Work collaboratively within the Behavioral Health department, and medical providers to meet the needs of clients.
• Coordinate services with other case managers, mental health providers as needed.
• Participate in clinical and administrative supervision of cases through individual supervision, team meetings, and training.

Key Competencies

• Commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills
• Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional relationships and priorities
• Proven strategic agility, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Work Environment
The primary environment is an ambulatory clinic; secondary environments: client homes, and community. This role requires regular walking. This role may come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requires walking and standing.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirements
Must have the ability to travel between MCC sites in the St. Paul/Minneapolis metro area and clients’ homes and communities.

Who We Are

As Minnesota's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. Our patients predominantly identify as people of color (80%), low-wealth (61% patients = 200% FPL), and un/under-insured (40% uninsured, 45% publicly insured) (UDS, 2020).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff that reflects the communities it serves, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Minnesota Community Care is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related field OR current master’s degree student OR a bachelor’s degree in of the behavioral sciences with a minimum of 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to adults with mental illness OR fluent in the language of the cultural group at least 50% of the practitioner’s clients belongs.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Demonstrated success in working effectively with target population(s).
• Change Agile; ability to operate in the gray and flex to new developments or situations.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment is highly desired.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with insurance coverage.
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental health illness or similar populations.
• Must feel comfortable traveling to clients, meet them at their homes or community base.
• Proficient in record-keeping and documentation
• Strong and effective written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have basic technology skills.