Mental health practitioner - residential & crisis programs

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Are you looking for a mental health role that offers variety, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow? Join RADIAS Health as a Mental Health Practitioner - Residential & Crisis Programs and support adults on their recovery journey across multiple residential and crisis stabilization programs.

In this role, you'll work with diverse teams and clients while gaining experience in both Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) and crisis services. No two days are the same, making this a great opportunity for practitioners who enjoy learning, adapting, and making a difference.

The IRTS Mental Health Practitioner Float provides professional, quality program services to the clients served by Community Foundations IRTS, Carlson Drake House IRTS, ReEntry House IRTS and ReEntry Crisis. The person in this position works with other members of the team to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining an optimum quality of life consistent with client needs and preferences. The work uses evidence-based practices adapted for the agency and the client's specific needs. The emphasis is placed on working with clients in community-based intensive treatment settings and directly providing the services necessary to assist clients in achieving their goals.

Pay & schedule:

• $27.48 for evening shifts
• $28.99 for overnight shifts
• 32 hours per week
• Evenings: 4 pm - 12 am
• Overnights: 12 am - 8 am
• Most scheduled hours occur Friday through Monday
• Monthly schedules provided in advance

This role operates fully onsite at our IRTS facilities.

Community Foundations IRTS is located in Maplewood, MN.

Carlson Drake House IRTS is located in Bloomington, MN.

Re-Entry House IRTS is located in Minneapolis, MN.

Re-Entry House Crisis is located in Minneapolis, MN.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to the residents.
• Responsible for providing staff coverage and ensuring the security of the facility and general supervision of the residents.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
• Co-facilitate or facilitate psychoeducational groups
• Upon successful completion of required medication test, administer medications under the supervision of the facility’s nurse.
• Conduct house meetings for residents in collaboration with Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Assist the therapists in developing treatment plans.
• Work effectively and professionally with other treatment team members.
• Attend all team meetings as scheduled.
• Assist in the orientation of new admissions to residential care.
• Teach and develop independent living skills (relaxation, conversation skills, housekeeping, budgeting, etc.)
• Identify individuals prone to having behavior emergencies and assist the therapist in developing additional programming appropriate for their needs.
• Help to defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies and assists in developing additional programming appropriate for the client’s needs.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Maintain a pattern of regular work hours.
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with applicable Minnesota Statues or rules, including, but not limited to DHS variance that regulates IRTS and Residential Crisis facilities, MDH SLF (Class A), MS 253B, Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, Duty to Warn, Minnesota Data Practices Act.
• Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development; maintain appropriate professional behavior and participates in appropriate supervision.
• Must be able to transport clients in the community.
• Administer BACs and UDs as scheduled or according to the client's treatment plan.
• Utilize crisis assessment tools for suicidal or aggressive behaviors and consult with on-call supervisor or therapist and other emergency resources as needed.

Bachelor's degree behavioral science or related fields; and 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness.

4 weeks accrued PTO first year of employment

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Health Saving Accounts (HSA) + employer contribution and Flexible Saving Accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Dependent Care Account (DCA) + employer contribution

Reimbursement for professional licensure fees

Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities

403b retirement plan with an employer percentage match

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

Bereavement and paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program to support employee overall health and well-being

Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart

Pet insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Casual dress code

RADIAS Health is proud to be a LGBTQIA+, anti-racist, all-inclusive, and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

RADIAS Health is committed to pay transparency and equity, providing all employees and applicants with access to starting salary.