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ARMHS Behavioral Health Practitioner

Mankato, MN • On-site

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 1 - 5K employees
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$22 - $23/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide culturally responsive mental health skills to clients and/or their families in the home, community.

  • Assist clients in identifying goals for functional improvement and work with them to meet their goals.

  • Design and implement treatment/intervention in-home reflective of client needs.

Nystrom & Associates rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Description
Job Title: ARMHS Behavioral Health Practitioner
Location: 201 N Broad St. Suite 200, Mankato, MN 56001
Working Model: Onsite
Employee Type: Full Time or Part Time
Schedule: Flexible
At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest-with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states-we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.
Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.
Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values-Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice-we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you-from salary to production-based models.
As an ARMHS Behavioral Health Practitioner you will work with our adult clients in our ARMHS (Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services Team) and provide community based services to an at need population.
Full Time Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
  • Comfortable offices and clinic environment
  • Free attendance for internal CEUs

Responsibilities:
  • Provide culturally responsive mental health skills to clients and/or their families in the home, community.
  • Assist clients in identifying goals for functional improvement and work with them to meet their goals.
  • Design and implement treatment/intervention in-home reflective of client needs.

Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, you must be qualified in at least one of the following ways:
  • Meet the Behavioral Health Practitioner requirements as per MN State Statute 245I.04.04. These qualifications include the following:
  • Hold a Master's degree or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields.
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields AND 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to people with mental illness.
  • Candidates who have completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields may qualify and are encouraged to apply regardless of whether they have 2000 hours of experience.
  • Have 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to people with mental illness.
  • Meet the Clinical Trainee requirements per MN State Statute 245I.04.06.
  • Has completed an accredited graduate program of study to prepare the staff person for independent licensure as a mental health professional.
  • Meet the Mental Health Professional requirements per MN State Statue 245I.04.02.
  • Licensed as a LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP in Minnesota.

Additionally, you must meet the following requirements:
  • Desire to work with children and families and/or adults in their homes; this includes walking, stairs, and the ability to crouch, stoop, sit on floors, and stand for periods of time.
  • Ability to work independently; Valid driver's license/auto insurance/reliable vehicle; ability to drive a minimum of a 30-mile radius around primary clinic location.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • If interested in working with adults, must be able to meet with them during general daytime hours.

Compensation: This is a non-exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $22.00 - $23.00 hourly.
*Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a full time FTE.
* Employees in these positions are W2.
Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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