What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time, IRTS Mental Health Practitioner - Bloomington position at Touchstone Mental Health?
Behavioral Health Practitioner I (BHP I)
Pay Rates:
- Base rate of $22.00 an hour plus shift differential of $0.50 for working weekend
Open Schedules:
Schedule A: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat - 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Schedule B: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs - 3:00pm to 11:00pm
TMH’s Behavioral Health Practitioners (BHP’s) provide support to clients in our Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) programs.
Behavioral Health Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Establish supportive and motivational relationships with residents
- Coach residents to utilize coping strategies and de-escalate crises
- Administer medications to residents
- Assist in preparing and serving meals to residents
- Support the cleanliness of common areas
- Ensure residents follow safety guidelines
- Collaborate with other staff members and interns
Behavioral Health Practitioner Requirements:
- Must have one to two years of experience, education, or combination in behavioral health, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, or related area.
- Must meet definition of Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Worker or Behavioral Health Practitioner per Department of Human Services licensing requirements.
Touchstone Mental Health Mission and Values:
Touchstone Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health and wellbeing.
- Dignity and respect are cornerstones of all our interactions.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion create a welcoming culture that reflects compassion and embraces differences.
- Innovation, excellence and collaboration in our work helps us set the standard for mental health services and assures safe and affordable housing for the people we serve.
- Person-centered approaches ensure that all people have the right to make informed choices about their lives.
Touchstone Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve and live in. People of color and LGBTQ-Identified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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