Mental Health Coordinator

Allina Health; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Allina Health in Fridley, MN is seeking a mental health coordinator to join our Unity Mental Health team. This 0.8 FTE position supports patients with direct care, emotional support, and education, working within a multidisciplinary care setting.

Responsibilities include data collection, patient status updates, admissions/discharges support, and ensuring safety using established Code Green procedures. A strong team approach and compassionate patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and prepared to meet required functional competencies.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field with 2+ years in mental health/substance abuse care.
• High school diploma or GED is acceptable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Deliver multidisciplinary care with the care team.
• Document data collection and changes in patient health status.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and specimen collection as delegated.
• Maintain safety using Code Green and report observations of risk.

Skills

18+ years old

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Nurse call system

Code Green procedures

Job description

Location Address: 550 Osborne Rd NE Fridley, MN 55432-2718

Date Posted: October 13, 2026

Department: 38024081 Unity Mental Health

Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 32

Union Contract: SEIU-4-Unity Service Workers-SUY

Weekend Rotation: Every Other

Job Summary

Bring your mental health expertise to Allina Health. You will be a vital member of our mental health coordinator team. Your focus will be on meeting the patients' needs and ensuring a smooth healthcare experience. Your dedication and teamwork contribute to maintaining the highest quality of care at Allina Health.

Key Position Details

0.8 FTE 8-hour day/evening shift Every other weekend rotation

Job Description

Provides direct physical care, emotional support and educational resources to patients and families. Provides multidisciplinary care team approach in the delivery of mental health services. Principle Responsibilities Safety activities. Initial and ongoing data collection and observation documentation. Responds and documents changes in patient's health status and communicates changes to the RN. Reports observations of patient's potential for violence towards self or others. Alerts nurse to extra pyramidal side effect. Demonstrates ability to use the nurse call and door release systems. Demonstrates use of correct Code Green techniques to provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff. Patient care activities. Monitors vital signs and reports observations. Assists with activities of daily living. Assists with admissions and discharges. Performs collection of specimens from patients as delegated May perform blood glucose monitoring. Reports abnormal findings to RN. Provides comfort measures to the patients include physical needs as well as diversional needs. Utilizes available resources (brochures, books, videos. May facilitate/co-facilitate groups and/or activities as delegated. Verbalizes understanding of role for patients with legal holds/commitments and issuing patient rights. Role model/Team work activities. Actively participates in staff meetings and task groups. Maintains professional appearance. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field 2+ years in mental health/substance abuse patient care

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant - MN Nursing Assistant Registry preferred
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire) Code Green required within 60 days

Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $23.44 to $30.53 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish