Part-Time Mental Health Practitioner - Outpatient

Leo A Hoffmann Center Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Mental Health Practitioners to join their team in Mankato. This part-time role focuses on providing essential skills training and support to individuals and families affected by mental illness. Practitioners will work under the guidance of experienced professionals, ensuring high-quality care in community settings. With a commitment to collaboration and a team-oriented approach, this organization values the contributions of its staff. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, this opportunity offers a rewarding path in mental health services.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Low-cost Health Insurance

Employer-paid Dental Insurance

Generous Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have relevant education or supervised experience.
• Fluency in a non-English language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and monitoring based on Diagnostic Assessment.
• Coordinate with agencies to ensure client care.

Skills

Mental Health Service Delivery

Assessment and Monitoring

Client Coordination

Report Writing

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science

Master's degree in Mental Health Professional Discipline

Graduate Student in Mental Health Discipline

Job description

Hoffmann Counseling Services of New Ulm, Mankato, Saint Peter, and Waseca is seeking part-time Mental Health Practitioners.

Our Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) program and Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health (ARMS) program provide community-based rehabilitative services to children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by mental illness. Our Mental Health Practitioners provide individual and family skills training under the direction of a Qualified Mental Health Professional. Qualified candidates will be able to provide services to children and families in the home and community settings and work independently and engage effectively with children with mental illness. Work somewhere you can make a difference!

Responsibilities:

• Provide skills training, assessment, and monitoring in the areas identified in the individual's Diagnostic Assessment.
• Provide services in the recipient's home, community, or office.
• Maintain progress records for each face-to-face meeting and telephone contacts with clients and their supports.
• Schedule appointments and see the client to give requested services for the amount of time and frequency agreed upon by the treatment team.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other agencies and community providers to provide the best possible care for clients ensuring necessary releases of information are completed.
• Monitor client progress and work with the clinical team to create and modify the treatment plan as appropriate.
• Complete timely and professionally written reports.
• Actively participate in the supervisory process.

Qualifications:

Mental health practitioners providing services for the treatment of mental illness who are not eligible for enrollment must be under the clinical supervision of a mental health professional and must be qualified in at least one of the following five ways:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or a related field from an accredited college or university and meets either A or B:
  • A: Has at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to recipients with mental illness;
  • B: Is fluent in a non-English language of a cultural group to which at least 50% of the practitioner's recipients belong, completes 40 hours of training in the delivery of services to recipients with mental illness, and receives clinical supervision from a mental health professional at least once a week until the requirements of 2,000 hours of supervised experience are met.
• Has at least 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to recipients with mental illness. Hours worked as a mental health behavioral aide I or II under Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) may be included in the 6,000 hours of experience for child recipients;
• Is a graduate student in one of the mental health professional disciplines, and an accredited college or university formally assigns the student to an agency or facility for clinical training;
• Holds a Masters or other graduate degree in one of the mental health professional disciplines from an accredited college or university;
• Is a tribally certified mental health practitioner serving a federally recognized Indian tribe.

What we offer:

Competitive Pay: Starting at $18.41/hr

Great Benefits for Full Time: Low-cost health insurance, employer-paid dental & life insurance

Generous Time Off: Earn up to 3 weeks of PTO in your first year + 10 paid holidays

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling

Who we are: Hoffmann Counseling Services of St Peter, New Ulm, Mankato, and Waseca is a branch of Leo A. Hoffmann Center. Hoffmann Counseling Services provides outpatient therapy & rehabilitative services to all ages. We know the team approach and collaboration are key to the success of the people we serve.