Mental Health Practitioner

Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals; Sartell (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioners to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing rehabilitative mental health services to both adults and children in community settings, aiming to restore functioning compromised by mental health conditions. The ideal candidate will possess strong people skills, a relevant degree, and experience in clinical services. With a commitment to quality and a supportive work environment, this position offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a team dedicated to addressing unmet needs and fostering growth in the human services field.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with up to 4% match

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Accident and Hospital Indemnity Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must meet state criteria for classification as a Mental Health Practitioner.
• Pass a criminal background check and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Cultural Competence

Teaching Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science

Master's Degree in Behavioral Science

Doctorate in Behavioral Science

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Love working with people and looking to grow in your human service career? Looking for a position with new challenges, with meaning and with purpose? Want to live nearby but not in the Twin Cities? Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals ("Solutions") is a dynamic and thriving organization that provides mental health and human services in several Minnesota locations. We pride ourselves in being leaders, including the utilization of best practices. We are a clinician-led organization, and this position works under the clinical supervision of a Mental Health Professional. We are seeking someone with energy and enthusiasm to join our team of Mental Health Practitioners in our St Cloud office, someone committed to quality and espousing 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 that has been compromised due to the person's mental health condition. Services are generally provided in community settings, such as the client's home, for accessibility and generalization of the interventions being provided. Adult services are provided under the Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services program (ARMHS), and are designed to provide support and skills training. The Mental Health Practitioner also provides services within the Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) program. This program is therapeutically driven and addresses areas in which the child is off track developmentally due to a mental health condition. 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 an important representative of the agency and is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with community partners. It is an active ambassador for the agency in its mission to address unmet needs.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Solutions is looking for a team player who is passionate about our mission! A qualified individual would have excellent “people” skills. This individual must meet state criteria for classification as a Mental Health Practitioner. These criteria are:

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 child/adult with 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 behavioral science/related field formally assigned to the center for clinical training by accredited college/university; OR
4. Obtained a master’s degree/doctorate in behavioral science/related field from accredited college/university.

The ideal candidate is someone who is a self-starter and who has good teaching skills. They would be versed in identifying stages of change and have foundational skills in motivational interviewing. They would strive towards cultural competence. This individual must pass a criminal background check, possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain current automobile insurance.

WHY APPLY?

Solutions offers a great compensation and benefit package for its employees, including competitive salary, health, dental, vision, 401k plan with up to 4% match, PTO, life insurance, short and long term disability, accident and hospital indemnity benefits. 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 would be joining a team of experienced Mental Health Practitioners who can provide support and mentoring. Providing evidence-based treatment is foundational for Solutions; therefore, training is prioritized. There is also ample room for professional development at Solutions, and we value collaborating 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. In fact, it values diversity within its 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.