Mental Health Practitioner

Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking passionate Mental Health Practitioners to join their Moorhead team. This role involves providing rehabilitative services to clients in community settings, ensuring quality care and support for individuals with mental health needs. Ideal candidates will possess strong people skills, a commitment to cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dedicated team. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your career in the human services field.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plan with up to 4% match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Group Dental and Vision Insurance

AFLAC

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field required.
• Must have 2000 hours of supervised clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative mental health services for adults and children.
• Maintain positive relationships with community partners.

Skills

People Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Skills Training

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science

Master's Degree in Behavioral Science

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Love working with people and looking to grow in your human service career? Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals ("Solutions") is a dynamic organization providing mental health and human services in Minnesota. We pride ourselves on being leaders, utilizing best practices. This position works under the clinical supervision of a Mental Health Professional. We seek someone energetic and enthusiastic to join our team of Mental Health Practitioners in our Moorhead office, committed to quality and our important social mission.

WHAT DOES THE JOB LOOK LIKE?

Our Mental Health Practitioners provide rehabilitative mental health services for adults and children. These services are available for MN Medicaid recipients with mental health needs and are designed to restore functioning compromised due to mental health conditions. Services are generally provided in community settings, such as the client's home, for accessibility. Adult services are offered under the Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services program (ARMHS), while services within the Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) program address developmental issues due to mental health conditions. The Mental Health Practitioner provides services according to a treatment plan and practices under the supervision of a licensed Mental Health Professional. This position is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with community partners and represents the agency's mission to address unmet needs.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Solutions is looking for a team player passionate about our mission! A qualified individual would have excellent people skills and must meet state criteria for classification as a Mental Health Practitioner, which includes:

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or related field from an accredited college/university AND have completed 2000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental illness or emotional disturbances; OR
2. Have completed 4000 hours of supervised clinical services experience delivering mental illness treatment; OR
3. Be an enrolled graduate student in a behavioral science/related field formally assigned to the center for clinical training by an accredited college/university; OR
4. Obtain a master’s degree/doctorate in a behavioral science/related field from an accredited college/university.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with good teaching skills, versed in identifying stages of change, and has foundational skills in motivational interviewing. They must strive for cultural competence, pass a criminal background check, possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain current automobile insurance. Solutions is committed to a safe work environment and requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

WHY APPLY?

Solutions offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including salary, health insurance, 401k plan with up to 4% match, PTO, life insurance, and group dental, vision, and AFLAC. Working in our non-profit agency may qualify employees for forgiveness of federal student loans. We offer flexible schedules and value a good work/life balance. This position joins a team of experienced Mental Health Practitioners who provide support and mentoring. Providing evidence-based treatment is foundational for Solutions, therefore training is prioritized. There is ample room for professional development, and we value collaboration with staff at all levels to achieve their career goals.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Solutions does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. We value diversity within our workforce. As part of the Solutions team, no provider or staff member shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another team member because of illegal discriminatory factors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

An MHP is educationally qualified:

1. by holding a master’s or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields OR
2. by completing at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in Behavioral Sciences or related fields AND has at least 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults or children with:

• mental illness or substance use disorder
• traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes 30 hours of additional training on mental illness, recovery and resiliency, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects

OR has completed a practicum or internship that required direct interaction with adults or children served, focused on behavioral sciences or related fields;

OR is working in a MHCP-enrolled adult or children’s day treatment program.

The MHP may qualify through work experience if they have either:

1. At least 4000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to adults or children with:

• mental illness or substance use disorder
• traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes 30 hours of additional training on mental illness, recovery and resiliency, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects.

At least 2000 hours of work experience and receives treatment supervision at least once per week until meeting the requirement of 4000 hours in the delivery of services to adults or children as described above.

Required Skills & Characteristics

The Mental Health Practitioner must:

• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Pass a criminal background check;
• Meet the Minnesota DHS educational and experiential criteria for classification as a MHP;
• Have excellent people skills, including sincerity, discretion, rapport, empathy, and persistence in the face of resistance;
• Have Motivational Interviewing skills;
• Have instructional/teaching skills, e.g., Behavioral Skills Training;
• Have good boundaries and respect privacy;
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain current automobile insurance.

Required Training

New MHPs receive training in vulnerable adult maltreatment and the maltreatment of minor reporting requirements and definitions. Before providing direct contact services to clients, the MHP receives training in client rights and protections, MN Health Records Act, emergency procedures, specific job functions and responsibilities, professional boundaries, and the specific needs of clients being assigned. The MHP receives training in mental illness, client recovery and resiliency, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders; and psychotropic medications and medication side effects. Within 90 days of first providing services, the MHP must receive training about trauma-informed care and secondary trauma; person/family-centered individual treatment plans, including seeking partnerships with family and other natural supports; mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders with individuals/family systems; child development, including cognitive functioning, and physical and mental abilities; and culturally responsive treatment practices. An MHP working in CTSS must have training working with children. An MHP working in ARMHS must have training working with adults.

The MHP must receive 15 hours of training in the topics above every two years. Additionally, Solutions’ policy is for all staff to have 20 hours of training each calendar year.