Behavioral Health Practitioner ARMHS/Targeted Case Management

Range Mental Health Center, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,141 - 40,845; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Range Mental Health Center, Inc. is looking for a full-time Behavioral Health Practitioner in Virginia, MN. This role involves supporting clients through direct care, rehabilitation, and case management. You will teach essential living skills, document services, and develop client treatment plans.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mental health, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to work in a fluid, changing environment.
• Non-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach rehabilitation and independent living skills.
• Document client services in electronic health records.
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate client services.

Skills

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Crisis management

Flexibility and teamwork

Time management

Knowledge of mental health systems

Education

4-year human service degree with 2000 hours supervised mental health experience

Master’s degree in Human Services

Training for working with children or adults

Job description

Job Title

Behavioral Health Practitioner ARMHS/Targeted Case Management

Job Classification

Non-Exempt

Supervisor

Program Supervisor CSP

Location

Virginia MN

Status

Full-time

Pay Band/Wage Range

Wage Range $21.88-$29.65 (Pay band 3) BOE

Benefits

Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MN PFML

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Practitioner supports client by providing high quality of direct client care and support by assessing, teaching, modeling, and supporting rehabilitation and case management services with the goal of achieving the highest possible level of independent functioning.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach individual and/or group rehabilitation and independent living skills, including activities of daily living skills and case management support.
• Teach individual and group rehab skills for the people we serve in RMHC rehabilitation programs.
• Document services in the RMHC electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Develop and update treatment plans, functional assessments, LOCUS, and crisis prevention plans for all assigned people as needed.
• Coordinate and refer client to services as needed to reach and maintain their optimal level of functioning.
• Act as an advocate for the people we serve.
• Assist the people we serve in obtaining and maintaining their benefits.
• Provide crisis assistance as needed.
• Complete prior authorizations as needed for services; ensure client insurance is active and that clients meet eligible for services monthly.
• Instruct, assist, enable people served to develop and enhance stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments and independent living and community skills.
• Actively participate in Community Support Program employee meetings.
• Attends multidisciplinary employee meetings as assigned.
• Provide program transportation as needed.
• Assist with scheduling client appointments and support their attendance as needed.
• Will report all instances of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Attend training as required by RMHC and the Department of Human Services to meet both minimum training requirements and mandated trainings.
• Communicate with Clinical Supervisor regarding issues / updates on assigned clients as required by Department of Human Services and RMHC.
• Must comply with all required federal and state guidelines in accordance with the Department of Labor, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills/Abilities

• A philosophical approach consistent with the Range Mental Health Center.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to meet demands in a fluid and changing environment.
• Sufficient command of the English language to be able to effectively communicate in writing with co-workers, the people we support and outside parties via paper and electronic means.
• Sufficient command of the English language to be able to effectively communicate verbally with co-workers, the people we support, and outside parties in person and via telephone.
• Ability to observe and assess people and to respond and manage a crisis.
• Non-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities.
• Ability to be flexible, to work as a team member, and to interact effectively with the people we support, staff and other professionals.
• Good understanding of local and state mental health systems.
• Strong time management ability.
• Ability to handle significant daily stress.
• Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement to this position.

Education and Experience

• Qualify as a Behavioral Health Practitioner as defined by the Minnesota Dept of Human Services. (4-year human service degree plus 2000 hours supervised mental health experience, or a Master’s degree in Human Services, or 4,000 hours supervised mental health experience).
• A behavioral health practitioner for a child member must have training working with children.
• A behavioral health practitioner for an adult member must have training working with adults.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit and to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to deal with significant daily stress.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, and touch screen device.
• Sufficient vision to utilize a computer monitor.
• Ability to articulate English in a clear manner to be easily understood.
• Sufficient hearing acuity to accurately record or respond to another party both in person, on the phone, and in a group setting.
• Ability to work rotating shifts if the job is in one of our 24-hour settings: i.e. days, afternoons, midnights.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to maintain a Minnesota driver's license and auto insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE-AA