COMPENSATION
Behavioral Health Practitioner: starts at $20.26
Behavioral Health Practitioner + Bachelor's Degree: starts at $22.44
(Commensurate with experience)
SCHEDULE
Full Time: Monday – Friday, day hours, 40 hours a week
CAREERS INSPIRED TO SUPPORT
CMMHC has a rewarding opportunity to serve as an Adult Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Practitioner within the Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, Wright County areas for our ARMHS program. We truly exercise a people first mindset. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our clients begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for compassionate people to join our mission. We will offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Adult Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Practitioner is responsible for home and community-based rehabilitative mental health services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
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Instructs, assists, and supports recipient in area’s such as: interpersonal communication skills, community resource utilization and integration skills, crisis assistance, relapse prevention skills, health care directives, budgeting and shopping skills, healthy lifestyle skills and practices, cooking and nutrition skills, transportation skills, medication education and monitoring, mental illness symptom management skills, household management skills, employment-related skills, and transition to community living services.
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Ensures immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status, symptoms or behavior that may put the recipient at risk, changes must be made in the Individual Treatment Plan.
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Establish therapeutic relationships with assigned recipients and meet with each client as planned; Must have a good understanding of therapeutic boundaries.
- Reflects a philosophy that is respectful and appreciative of cultural and other differences that may be encountered when interacting with co-workers and in serving recipients.
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Involves driving to client homes or various locations within the community where services are provided, and occasionally transporting recipients per supervisor direction.
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Complete initial and ongoing training requirements defined for the position to meet required standards.
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Prepares DLA-2- assessments, Mental Health Information System (MHIS) reporting and develop individual treatment plans for assigned recipients; complete individual crisis plans annually; review and revise each document as required.
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Develops and maintains recipient files according to the requirements of Minnesota Statute 256B.0623; document all services provided accurately, completely and within required deadlines.
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Participates in discharge planning process for recipient being discharged from an Intensive Residential Treatment Services facility or inpatient hospital setting when Transition Community Living (TCL) has been authorized.
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Responsible for care coordination and ongoing participation in collaborative treatment planning meetings, whether it involves coordination within CMMHC’s programs or with another entity identified in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) statutory language related to care coordination.
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Participate actively in staff meetings and supervision.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)
4,000 hours working with those with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnosis: which can be part- time over several years or 2 years full time.
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Holds a master’s degree or another graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
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Holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship or employment that (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields (2,000 hours).
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Clear DHS Background Study
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Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
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Experience and training in behavioral learning techniques, rehabilitation theory and practice.
- Time management skills
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The ability to work independently and within a team
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ARMHS experience
WHY CMMHC?
At Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, our team members are our strongest asset. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We are motivated to provide a supportive and caring environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development. We are privileged to offer services and employment opportunities at multiple sites within the four-county area. Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
BENEFITS WE OFFER
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Paid Time Off
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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance)
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Employee Assistance Programs
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403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution
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Employee referral program | $1,000 for full-time, $500 for part-time
WHAT SETS US APART
We Develop Our Team: We provide an individual developmental experience beginning with our agency orientation and role specific onboarding program. We encourage team members to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on-site education programs.
We Take Care of Our Team: We encourage work-life balance with a generous paid time off program and flexible schedules. Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being. In addition, all CMMHC sites are approved for the National Loan Repayment Program to facilitate repayment of Federal Student Loans.
We Support Each Other: Our mission is to foster healthy lives and thriving communities. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Team members share consistent feedback in feeling supported professionally and personally by our leadership team.
We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team.
We Partner with Our Community: We offer dedicated volunteer time and encourage our team members to give back to causes they are passionate about. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities through structured community partnerships.
CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
