Mental Health Program Assistant

Allina Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for the Adult Partial Hospital Program. This casual, non-benefit-eligible role supports day shifts with potential hybrid scheduling to cover PTO and time off in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will assess risk, plan therapeutic activities, and collaborate with the care team to discharge planning while following CMS and MN guidelines. Requires a MH practitioner qualification and BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, dance therapy or social/psychological area.
• Meets MH Practitioner Qualifications in accordance with MN § 245I.04, Subd 4
• 2+ years in mental health field
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 90 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Assessment/reassessment. Assesses level of risk within scope and consults with MH Professional. Assesses level of functioning. Assesses programming needs for patient/families. Documents assessments.
• Plans and conducts educational/therapeutic activities. Assigns patients to specific group according to team treatment plan. Conducts groups as scheduled. Conducts one on one education/activities as determined by the assessment and treatment plan. Proactively works with all disciplines to achieve treatment plan.
• Advocate for patients rights. Represents patient/family needs when patient/family is unable to do so. Supports patient rights through awareness and provision of legal rights.
• Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situation to protect patient, self and environment. Engages in supervision with assigned Clinical Treatment Supervisors under a signed Supervision Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, dance therapy or social/psychological area

Job description

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344 Date Posted: September 14, 2026 Department: 34004096 Mental Health Services Adult Partial Hospital Program Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 0 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

Casual (0.0 FTE) position Not benefit eligible Day shifts during the week; no weekends Current need is up to 40 hours a week for the first 6 months providing coverage for PTO or other time off. After that the number of hours available could vary Possible hybrid schedule - dependent on program needs

Job Description

Plan and facilitate therapeutic interventions through structured activities and education. Provides direct and indirect patient care services under direction and supervision of identified program Mental Health Professionals and Program Manager/Supervisor. Utilizes patient/family needs to provide input into the care and discharge planning process. Follows all practices as outlined by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, MN DHS Manuals, and in accordance with MN § 245I as a Mental Health Practitioner in Adult Day Treatment, Adolescent Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Partial Hospital Programs.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assessment/reassessment. Assesses level of risk within scope and consults with MH Professional. Assesses level of functioning. Assesses programming needs for patient/families. Documents assessments.
• Plans and conducts educational/therapeutic activities. Assigns patients to specific group according to team treatment plan. Conducts groups as scheduled. Conducts one on one education/activities as determined by the assessment and treatment plan. Proactively works with all disciplines to achieve treatment plan.
• Advocate for patients rights. Represents patient/family needs when patient/family is unable to do so . Supports patient rights through awareness and provision of legal rights.
• Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situation to protect patient, self and environment. Engages in supervision with assigned Clinical Treatment Supervisors under a signed Supervision Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, dance therapy or social/psychological area Meets MH Practitioner Qualifications in accordance with MN § 245I.04, Subd 4

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years in mental health field

Licenses/Certifications

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 90 days of hire)

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: $26.07 to $35.72 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. 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.

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)