Mental Health Practitioner - Crisis Residential - Northern Pines Mental Health

Description

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is proud to offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package!

We areseeking aMental Health Practitionerto join our Safe Harbor team. This is a full-time, weekend position working 7am - 7pm.This position will primarily be located at our Crisis Bed facility. in Brainerd, MN.

Essential Functions include:

• Complete required intake information with individuals, including the consent for treatment, HIPAA Practices/Confidentiality, ROI, Emergency Contacts, Property Inventory, Orientation to property and program, policies and procedures, MNits verification, and insurance notification
• Inventory medications and complete the Medication Administration Record (MAR) when the RN is not on site
• Adiminister medications in accordance with agency medical procedures
• Complete the following assessment, Individual Abuse Prevention Plan (IAPP), Immediate Needs/ Individual Treatment Plan (INA/ITP), and substance use screening and assessment (CAGE-AID).
• Complete a PHQ-9 and Columbia-Suicide Severity Risk Scale (C-SSRS) with each individual at intake. Complete daily thereafter if PHQ-9 score is <9
• Be familiar with every individual's treatment plan and goals
• Update and complete ITP review at least one time weekly or when ITP goals are met
• Daily, exchange information necessary to carry out an individual's treatment plan, including updates and revisions to the INA/ITP and IAPP
• Provide crisis intervention and social conflict resolution as necessary to assist individuals who are experiencing mental health symptoms
• Conduct Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Illness Management, and Recovery sessions as scheduled using the developed curriculum
• Document each individual daily. Record attendance of all groups in a progress note
• Coordinate the discharge plan with individual and necessary support people. Develop the discharge summary and fax it to appropriate supports after discharge (pending valid ROIs).
• The individual and the referent complete the discharge satisfaction survey at discharge request. Follow up with the individual at 30 days to complete a telephone survey
• Assist with meal preparation and cleanup when needed and encourage individuals to assist as well
• Transport individuals as needed to appointments

Qualifications include:

• Must qualify as a mental health practitioner as defined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services in one of the following ways:
  • Has at least 2,000 hours (approximately two years working full-time) of supervised work experience in the delivery of mental health services. OR
  • Holds a master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.OR
  • Holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship that (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Must successfully pass a MN DHS background check prior to hire
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification is required. Training will be provided if not currently certified.
• Flexibility in scheduling as this is a 24/7 facility
  

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Disability and Life insurance with other additional voluntary options for spousal life,short term disability, accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness plans
• Health Savings account with employer contribution
• 401K with employer match
• Generous paid time off (1st - 3rdyear, full-time employees earn 19 days/152 hours per year. Increases with longevity!)
• Nine holidays observed per year as follows: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and a Weather Float Day.
• Supportive of time off for a healthy work/life balance
• Bereavement Pay
• Travel reimbursement
• Paid Supervision if working toward independent licensure

Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply. Northern Pines Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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