Adult Mental Health Practitioner

COMPANY SUMMARY: 

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is the community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services. In 1964, we were established by a dedicated group of concerned citizens and government officials of Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties. In 1965, we opened our first clinic in Winona.  Today we provide services in Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue and Fillmore counties.   

At Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, we know the importance of work/ life balance.  We allow flexibility in staff members' scheduling to meet this need.  We pride ourselves on helping our employees grow and develop within the agency by hiring internally within our organization, when possible.  For staff members that need Clinical Supervision to pursue licensing, we offer this education training at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for free. HVMHC is committed to enhancing diversity within our team. We strive to foster inclusive work and service environments to support team members and clients with various lived experiences and comprehensive and consumer focused behavioral health services.  

TITLE:  Adult Mental Health Practitioner 

PROGRAM:  Housing Services 

JOB SUMMARY:  To coordinate and provide direct services in the community to adults with a diagnosis of serious and persistent mental illness.  Responsible for ensuring the individual receives services as outlined in a diagnostic assessment to enable them to live as independently as possible in the community. Educate and train individuals on the basic skills necessary to enable them to live in the least restrictive setting. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Manage a caseload of clients experiencing mental health symptoms, meeting with each individual as determined by their level of need. Caseload may involve only those in the housing or HBL settings, depending on ARMHS assignment.  

• Teach clients basic skills such as budgeting, independent living skills, handling crisis, coping with symptoms of their mental illness, handling benefits, and developing social skills.  

• Must be able to support clients during crisis situations utilizing verbal de-escalation and grounding techniques.  

• Offer referrals and recommendations for community resources and services. 

• Provide transportation or arrange transportation for individuals as needed. 

• Understand standards and follow time lines for handling referrals, and meeting with the client.  

• Maintain case files and appropriate case notes and billing as mandated by agency and state protocols.  

• Coordinate with other providers assigned to working with the individual at a minimum of every 6 months.  

• Participate in clinical supervision individually and in-group once a month or more if licensure requires. 

• Attend required organization or community meetings. 

• Attend conferences, in-services, and training necessary to meet licensure and program requirements. 

• Participate in Housing Services weekend emergency on-call rotation as assigned. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:
Must be able to move in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information. The employee regularly operates equipment (listed below) on a daily basis. Occasional bending and lifting of office materials may be required. 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director. 

EQUIPMENT USED:   Computer, telephone, office equipment, vehicle. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must meet minimum qualifications as a Mental Health Practitioner as outlined in MN Statute 245i.04: Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes 

• Possess a high level of human relation skills and the ability to work with and react appropriately to a variety of people in difficult or challenging situations. Ability to calmly and repetitively model appropriate behavior in difficult or challenging situations.  

• Skilled in planning, problem solving and decision-making. Must be highly organized and creative with an ability to locate resources for clients as needed.  

• Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written), must be able to demonstrate an ability to work with a team.  

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality. 

• Have skills and knowledge acquired through at least one of the following:  

• a course of study in a health or human services related field leading to a bachelor of arts,
  
  bachelor of science, or associate’s degree; 
  
• one year of experience with the target population served; 
  
• experience as a certified peer specialist according to Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0615; or 
  
• 
  meet the requirements for unlicensed personnel under Minnesota Statutes, sections 144A.43 to
  144A.483.
  

• Must possess
  a vehicle valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout SE MN. 

• Must hold a current certificate in CPR/AED/First Aid or be willing to obtain. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment free from harassment, violence and discrimination. Our inclusive work environment represents many different backgrounds, cultures and viewpoints. The core values we live by include: integrity, respect, people focused, community focused, continuous improvement, compassion, partnership and collaboration, empowerment and financial stewardship. All Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center owned facilities are smoke/drug free environments, with some exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at client sites.  

SUPERVISED BY:  Program Director  

SUPERVISES:  None

BENEFIT SUMMARY: 

• • Paid Leave Time starts accruing at 4.46 hours per paycheck, with 16 hours available on hire date (pro-rated for non-FT employees).
  • Up to 10 days of paid jury duty leave. 
  • Up to $2,000 Tuition investment and up to $1,500 continuing education funds available. 
  • Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave. 
  • 20% YMCA membership discount OR $50 fitness reimbursement (per year). 
  • 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year (pro-rated for 20–39 hour employees). 
  •  1 paid personal day per year. 
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance is available for 30–40-hour employees. Dental insurance is free for employees only. 
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance is free for 30–40 hour employees. 
  • 403b retirement account with employer contribution of 50% match up to 6%. 

EEO- We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

Completion of and passing the background check is required and a part of the application process, if a job offer is extended to an applicant. Completion of the mental health practitioner verification form and/or professional conduct inquiry form will also be a part of the application process if applicable to the position. 

Salary : $19 - $28