Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description

Job description

Peoples Development Services (PDS) ARMHS Mental Health Practitioners provide mental health & social services to diverse clients in the Twin Cities Metro in the form of instruction, support, and coaching for the purpose of promoting psychiatric stability and increased social functioning and competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living.

Primary Functions and Duties:

Provide individual mental health rehabilitative services as described above

Engage with clients from an empowerment, strength-based perspective

Develop trusting and therapeutic relationships with client

Master degree level practitioners will complete Diagnostic Assessments under supervision of a Mental Health Professional

Complete Functional Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, progress notes, and other required documentation

Participate in monthly individual and group clinical supervision

Learn and utilize skills drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Illness Management & Recovery, and other evidence-based practices.

Facilitate and develop groups for clients

Coordinate services with case managers, other mental health providers, medical providers, etc.

Required Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of adults with mental illness or children with emotional disturbances

Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable utilizing concurrent electronic health record documentation

Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with a clear driving record and proof of insurance

Qualifications:

Be at least 21 years of age

Has a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field, or an associate's degree plus 2000 hours supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services

Master's Degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related field OR current Master’s Degree student

Experience in ARMHS service delivery

Must be able to pass a Department of Human Services Background check

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Signing bonus $500 after meeting hiring and probation period requirement.

Group and individual supervision provided to meet independent licensure requirements (up to a yearly estimated value of $3500.00)

Career growth

Monthly Earned bonuses based on hours worked

Mileage reimbursement

Board-approved supervision for master’s level practitioners pursuing professional licensure

Signing bonus of $500

Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship

Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Medical specialties:

Home Health

Psychiatry

Schedule:

Choose your own hours

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the roadCompany Description

Peoples Development Services: Our Mission

PDS strives to offer culturally competent, holistic, and wellness-focused services that promote the social, physical, and mental well-being of the individuals in the communities we serve.