BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER: ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREAMENT - ST. CLOUD

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center; Saint Cloud (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,706 - 34,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

On-site education programs

Comprehensive benefits program

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is inviting applications for a Behavioral Health Practitioner position within the St Cloud Assertive Community Treatment team. This role focuses on recovery-oriented interventions for individuals facing serious mental illness, working during weekdays.

Candidates should have qualifications as a Mental Health Practitioner and relevant experience managing behavioral health conditions.

The position includes benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4,000 hours working with mental health or related conditions.
• Clear DHS background study required.
• Experience on an ACT team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement services in treatment plans for clients.
• Drive to client locations for service provision.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Provide medication monitoring and education.
• Complete assessments and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate services with other providers.

Skills

Mental Health Practitioner qualifications

Experience with mental health diagnoses

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields

Job description

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience (Behavioral Health Practitioner: Starts at $22.29; Behavioral Health Practitioner + Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: Starts at $24.69)

Schedule: Full-Time: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with rotating on‑call evenings/weekends.

Opportunity

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) offers a Behavioral Health Practitioner position within the St Cloud Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The role provides a continuum of recovery‑oriented, skill‑building interventions under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional.

What Is Assertive Community Treatment?

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an intensive, non‑residential mental health service for individuals with serious mental illness who often face multiple barriers to successful functioning, including co‑occurring substance abuse, homelessness, and unemployment. ACT teams help clients manage their mental illnesses and develop life skills to thrive in the community of their choice.

ACT Services Are

• Provided by a multidisciplinary team
• A blend of treatment, rehabilitation, therapeutic, and supportive services
• Directed to persons with a serious mental illness who require intensive services
• Offered on a time-unlimited basis and available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year

Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement services in the treatment plan for each recipient under clinical supervision.
• Drive to client homes or various locations within the community where services are provided, and transport clients.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with assigned clients.
• Provide medication monitoring and education regarding health maintenance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Complete assessments and maintain client documentation.
• Coordinate services with other programs and providers.

Requirements

• Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP).
• Minimum of 4,000 hours working with those with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnoses. Hours may be part‑time over several years or 2 years full time.
• Or hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and complete a practicum, internship, or employment requiring direct interaction with adults or children served, focused on behavioral sciences (2,000 hours).
• Or hold a master’s degree or another graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
• Clear DHS background study.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience on an ACT team preferred.

Benefits We Offer

• Paid Time Off
• On‑site education programs
• Comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company‑Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance)
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution

CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.