Mental Health Coordinator

Allina Health; New Ulm, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Job summary

Allina Health in New Ulm, MN is seeking a mental health coordinator to support patients and coordinate care within the Inpatient Psych Services department. The role focuses on patient needs and a smooth healthcare experience, contributing to outstanding care quality.

The position is 0.7 FTE with 8-hour day/evening/night shifts, and every other weekend rotation. Pay ranges from $19.61 to $26.70 per hour with union considerations and shift differentials possible.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 2 to 5 years in mental health/substance abuse patient care recommended

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Alert nurse to extra pyramidal side effect.
• Demonstrates use of correct Code Green techniques to provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Monitors vital signs and reports observations.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Assists with admissions and discharges.

Skills

CNA

BLS Certification

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Tools

Nurse call systems

Door release systems

Job description

Location Address

1324 5th St N New Ulm, MN 56073-1514

Date Posted: August 28, 2026

Department: 43004012

Inpatient Psych Services

Shift Details

• Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
• Shift Length: 8 hour shift
• Hours Per Week: 28
• Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT
• 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

• 0.7 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day/evening/night shifts
• Every other weekend rotation

Job Description

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.
• Alert nurse to extra pyramidal side effect.
• Demonstrate 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 including 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 to 5 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

BLS Requirements

• 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: $19.61 to $26.70 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring 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.

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. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your 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 & Equal Opportunity

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)