Behavioral Health Practitioner

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Behavioral Health Practitioner

Range Mental Health Center Wellstone Virginia, MN

Description

Job Title: Behavioral Health Practitioner

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Program Supervisor/Director

Location: Virginia, MN

Status: Part-time or Casual

Shifts: Afternoons

Pay Band/Wage Range: $21.88 - 29.65 (Pay band 3) BOE

Benefits: Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MN PFML

About Our Workplace:

Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.

As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Practitioner provides direct support services, including skills training, crisis assistance, treatment plan development, medication administration, group facilitation, and 1:1 intervention to ensure an optimal experience for the people we serve. The practitioner works closely with the rest of the team to collaborate on progress towards treatment goals. These positions are based in a short-term residential facility, and shifts consist of days, afternoons, midnight, weekends, and holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct intake assessments, completing documentation within the electronic health record within required timelines

Conduct individual and group skills training to develop and enhance stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments, and independent living, activities, and community skills

Develop and update treatment plans for all assigned people

Coordinate care and provide referrals for services to support clients in reaching and maintaining their optimal level of functioning

Act as a client advocate and assist them in obtaining and maintaining benefits

Provide crisis assistance, including de-escalation, as needed

Complete prior authorizations as needed for services; coordinate with the RMHC billing team as needed

Support, coach, and assist clients with completing activities of daily living

Attend required staff meetings, multidisciplinary staff meetings, and training

Provide program transportation as needed

Conduct self in a manner that reflects knowledge and integration of cultural competencies

Properly report all instances of suspected abuse or neglect to the program manager and follow requirements for mandated reporting

Review policies and procedures regularly and seek answers to questions via communication with the direct supervisor or another representative of RMHC in authority

Follow all Federal guidelines under the Department of Labor’s statutes and laws and any other regulatory agencies.

Other functions as needed to perform assigned duties.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Philosophical approach consistent with the Range Mental Health Center

Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation

Flexibility to meet demands in in a fluid and changing environment

Sufficient command of the English language to be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Non-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities.

Ability to be flexible, to work as a team member, and to interact effectively with the people we support, employees and other professionals

Good understanding of local and state mental health system

Strong time management ability

Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement to this position

Education and Experience:

Qualify as a Behavioral Health Practitioner as defined by the Minnesota Dept of Human Services. (4-year human service degree plus 2000 hours supervised mental health experience, or a master’s degree in human services, or 4,000 hours supervised mental health experience)

Physical Requirements:

Adequate level of vision to use computer

Sufficient hearing to accurately record information received verbally

Ability to climb stairs

Ability to sit and to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds

Ability to use a computer keyboard

Must be 18 years of age

Must be able to maintain a Minnesota driver's license and auto insurance

Minimum Education Required

Education and Experience:

Qualify as a Behavioral Health Practitioner as defined by the Minnesota Dept of Human Services. (4-year human service degree plus 2000 hours supervised mental health experience, or a master’s degree in human services, or 4,000 hours supervised mental health experience)

Minimum Experience Required

Education and Experience:

Qualify as a Behavioral Health Practitioner as defined by the Minnesota Dept of Human Services. (4-year human service degree plus 2000 hours supervised mental health experience, or a master’s degree in human services, or 4,000 hours supervised mental health experience)

Shift

Rotating

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$

Postal Code

55792

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

82279

Job Benefits

Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MN PFML