Intensive Residential Mental Health Practitioner

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $2,500

Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Brainerd team, providing rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious mental illness and possible co-occurring disorders.

This Intense Residential Treatment Services facility emphasizes education, interpersonal skills, and community engagement to enhance independence and self-management.

Qualifications

• 2 years of combined experience in at least 4 of the listed activities (direct care, therapeutic support, group facilitation, assessment, planning, discharge).
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet MN criteria for Mental Health Practitioner per MN Statute 245I.04, subdivision 4; plus substitution options apply (bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field may substitute for experience).

Responsibilities

• Identify client goals and develop individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Provide updates to staff, clients, and providers about progress and discharge planning.
• Conduct skill-building activities (cooking, hygiene, budgeting, organization).
• Collaborate as a team member to ensure consistent operations.
• Serve as lead worker to deliver medication program and other services during a shift.

Skills

Direct Care

Therapeutic support

Group facilitation

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Behavioral interventions

Job description

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Brainerd team, providing rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious mental illness and possible co-occurring disorders.

This Intense Residential Treatment Services facility emphasizes education, interpersonal skills, and community engagement to enhance independence and self-management.