Day Time Mental Health Practitioner-Safe Harbour

Spero; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Owatonna is seeking a Day Time Mental Health Practitioner for their Safe Harbour program. This role involves supervising residents, providing mental health support, and ensuring safety within the facility. The ideal candidate will engage in crisis assessments, resident education, and maintain professional documentation. If you have strong communication skills and a passion for mental health, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Must pass background checks.
• Physical ability to respond rapidly and perform lifting up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and conduct room checks.
• Facilitate educational lessons and support daily living skills.
• Supervise medication administration.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Clinical Judgment

Education

Relevant Coursework

Job description

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Job Summary:

This position ensures supervision and safety of residents and the facility. Under the direction of a mental health professional, the practitioner provides direct supportive services (mental health and chemical health) and emergency intervention when needed. Responsibilities include resident education on mental health issues, crisis assessments, screenings, coping skill education, modeling, and supporting residents' daily living activities. Professional documentation and communication with relevant professionals are also required.

Responsibilities:

• Respond immediately to emergencies following established policies.
• Monitor activities and conduct room checks.
• Facilitate interventions and educational lessons using approved curricula.
• Provide a supportive, strengths-based environment.
• Assist with daily facility functions, documentation, admissions, discharges, and record keeping.
• Prompt residents in daily living skills and organize activities.
• Supervise medication administration for compliance and safety.
• Support program operations including meal setup, transportation, and cleaning.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Provide on-call coverage.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathy, interpersonal understanding, and integrity.
• Clinical judgment and confidentiality management.
• Must pass background checks.
• Meet DHS standards for Mental Health Practitioners, including relevant coursework or work experience.
• Physical ability to respond rapidly, perform lifting up to 30 pounds, and perform household duties.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license with a safe record.

Work Environment:

Primarily in a residential facility, supervising residents and engaging in community activities and outdoor supervision.