Sr Mental Health Practitioner

Family & Children's Center; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Holiday/paid time

Job summary

Family & Children’s Center in Winona, MN seeks a mental health practitioner for its Hiawatha Hall intensive residential program. You will provide case management, daily client care, intake, and teamwork to support adults with mental health needs in a residential setting.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment plans, coordination with county services, crisis de-escalation, medication assistance, and documentation; requires master's in behavioral sciences or equivalent and substantial

Qualifications

• Master's or graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
• 30+ semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields.
• 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with mental illness or SUD, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management duties including assessments, treatment plans, discharge summaries, and coordination with discharge.
• Deliver daily client care and crisis de-escalation, and mentor staff.
• Conduct client intake and complete required paperwork and documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Empathy/relating to adults with mental

Behavioral management

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in behavioral sciences or related fields

30 semester hours / 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields

Tools

PC proficiency (Word/Excel/E-mail)

Fax/photocopy machine

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for overall care of residential clients at Hiawatha Hall, an Intensive Residential Treatment Services facility for adults with sub-acute mental health symptoms. Practitioners assure that clients receive appropriate support and interventions, in accordance with best practice and regulations, and that services are coordinated to allow for success and continued recovery upon discharge.

This position typically starts at the mid wage range which can vary based on education and experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Case Management

This day time position is responsible for a variety of case management duties with clients that must be completed within required timeframes. A sample of duties includes functional assessments, treatment plans, abuse prevention plans, discharge summaries, coordinate and assist with discharge, including all required documentation; coordinate daily care (appointments, team meetings, etc.); assist client with MA and other eligibility paperwork as needed, including applying for MA extensions; coordinate with outside stakeholders (county case managers, referral sources, etc.) in a professional, courteous manner that builds relationships and supports the quality and reputation of FCC.

Daily Client Care

Provide structure, support and daily organization to residents; conduct therapeutic client encounters daily; manage client emotional and behavioral issues using a variety of techniques including but not limited to crisis intervention and de- escalation; assist clients in learning independent living skills; follow and enforce house schedule and all house rules; conduct hourly checks; serve as role model and mentor to new staff; provide client transportation as needed; participate in scheduled floor time; participate in level assessments; participate in the “on call” schedule; conduct IMR or other groups as directed by Treatment Director and Clinical Supervisor in accordance with schedule and curriculum; complete daily logs and encounter notes; dispense medications in accordance with legal requirements and house rules. In absence of RN, fill medication minders, order refills and provide medication education to clients as needed. Staff must remain awake during all work hours.

Client Intake

Conducting new client intake will sometimes be required as part of this position. These duties include completion of all necessary paperwork and steps included in the intake packet in a timely fashion (ex: release forms, client rights, house rules, resident orientation, tours, introductions, photos, etc.).

General Team Member Duties

Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings as required; document therapeutic encounters as required; record client progress toward goal completion in client chart; participate as a member of the treatment team; participate in the development of house policies and procedures in conjunction with management; participate in supervision of mental health rehab workers.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT

An individual who is qualified in at least one of the ways described in paragraph (b) to (d) may serve as a mental health practitioner.

Education, Training & Work Experience

1. (b) An Individual Is Qualified As a Mental Health Practitioner Through Relevant Coursework If The Individual Completes At Least 30 Semester Hours Or 45 Quarter Hours In Behavioral Sciences Or Related Fields And

• has at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with a mental illness or a substance use disorder; or a traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
• is fluent in the non-English language of the ethnic group to which at least 50 percent of the individual's clients belong, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
• is working in a day treatment program under section 256B.0671, subdivision 3, or 256B.0943; or
• has completed a practicum or internship that required direct interaction with adult clients or child clients, and was focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.

(c) An individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner through work experience if the individual:

• has at least 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with a mental illness or a substance use disorder; or a traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to clients; or
• receives treatment supervision at least once per week until meeting the requirement in clause (1) of 4,000 hours of experience and has at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with a mental illness or a substance use disorder; or a traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to clients.

(d) An individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner if the individual has a master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.

Scope Of Practice

• A mental health practitioner under the treatment supervision of a mental health professional or certified rehabilitation specialist may provide an adult client with client education, rehabilitative mental health services, functional assessments, level of care assessments, and treatment plans.
• A mental health practitioner must not provide treatment supervision to other staff persons. A mental health practitioner may provide direction to mental health rehabilitation workers and mental health behavioral aides.
• A mental health practitioner who provides services to clients according to section 256B.0624 or 256B.0944 may perform crisis assessments and interventions for a client.

Specialized Knowledge or Skills

Strong verbal communication skills required; strong ability to work with and relate to adults with serious mental illness; excellent ability to manage emotional and behavioral issues with mentally ill clients; strong organizational skills required.

Equipment and Applications

Proficient at personal computer standard applications (Word, Excel, E-mail, etc.) Use of fax and photocopy machine.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Residential environment in a two-story Victorian home; semi-private office space with desk, phone and computer supplied. Position may require lifting, carrying or moving of items less than 50 lbs. (groceries, small furniture, client belongings, etc.)

Benefits At FCC

• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays – plus an additional floating holiday!
• Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
• Health Savings Account - FCC makes monthly contributions!
• Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
• Short term & long-term disability, voluntary life, accident, cancer and critical illness insurance available.
• 401(k) Savings Plan - FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
• Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
• Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!