BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER: ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREAMENT - ST. CLOUD

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive benefits (Medical &

Vision

Life Insurance

Long‑Term Disability

Short‑Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement with 5.5% employer

Job summary

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center in Saint Cloud is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. You will deliver recovery‑oriented, skill‑building interventions under clinical supervision and help clients live successfully in the community.

The role requires a Mental Health Practitioner credential or relevant education, with 4,000 hours of experience and driving responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 4,000 hours working with those with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnosis (part-time over years or 2 years full-time).
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields with practicum/internship focused on adults or children (2,000 hours).
• Master’s degree or higher in behavioral sciences or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Implement services in the treatment plan under clinical supervision.
• Drive to client homes or community locations and transport clients.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with assigned clients.
• Provide medication monitoring and health education to promote healthy living.
• Complete assessments and maintain client documentation.
• Coordinate services with other programs and providers.

Skills

MHP qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

• Location 1321 13th Street North,Saint Cloud, MN, 56303,United States
• Employee Type Full Time

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

OPPORTUNITY

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Behavioral Health Practitioner within our St Cloud Assertive Community Treamment (ACT) team. This position 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 persons with serious mental illness. These individuals commonly experience multiple barriers to successful functioning, including co-occurring substance abuse or dependence, homelessness and unemployment. ACT teams help individuals treat and manage their mental illnesses and develop the skills they need for life in the community of their choice.

ACT services are:

• Provided by 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)

4,000 hours working with those with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnosis: which can be part- time over several years or 2 years full time.

Or

Holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship or employment that (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields (2,000 hours).

Or

Holds 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

• ACT Team experience preferred.

WHY CMMHC?

For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties. Our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental and chemical health issues. We offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Paid Time Off
• 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

WHAT SETS US APART

We Develop Our Team : We provide individual developmental experience beginning with our agency orientation and role specific onboarding program. We encourage team members to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on-site education programs.

We Take Care of Our Team: We encourage work-life balance with a generous paid time off program and flexible schedules. Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being. In addition, all CMMHC sites are approved for the National Loan Repayment Program to facilitate repayment of Federal Student Loans.

We Support Each Other : Our mission is to foster healthy lives and thriving communities. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Team members share consistent feedback in feeling supported professionally and personally by our leadership team.

We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team.

We Partner with Our Community : We offer dedicated volunteer time and encourage our team members to give back to causes they are passionate about. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities through structured community partnerships.

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 of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.