Life Care Health Services

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner Responsibilities: MHP • Establish supportive and motivational relationships with client • Coach client to utilize coping strategies and de-escalate crises • Train and support client how to budget Train to ensure clients follow safety guidelines • Collaborate with other staff members, case manager, and interns Mental Health Practitioner. Provide culturally responsive mental health skills to clients 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 • Receive clinical supervision from qualified staff, and obtain continuing education units.

• Must have one to two years of experience, education, or combination in behavioral health, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, or related area • Must meet the definition of Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker or Mental Health Practitioner per Department of Human Services licensing requirements Life Care Health Services.

Mental Health Mission and Values: Life Care Health Services Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health, and well-being. • Dignity and respect are cornerstones of all our interactions. • Diversity, equity, and inclusion create a welcoming culture that reflects compassion and embraces differences. • Innovation, excellence and collaboration in our work helps us set the standard for mental health services and assures safe and affordable housing for the people we serve. • Person-centered approaches ensure that all people have the right to make informed choices about their lives. Life Care Health Services Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve and live in.

Qualifications

Must have one to two years of experience, education, or combination in behavioral health, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, or related area

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Must meet definition of Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker or Mental Health Practitioner per Department of Human Services licensing requirements

Qualifications

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Meet the Mental Health Practitioner requirements as per MN State Statute 245I.04.04

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Hold a Master's degree or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields

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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

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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

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Meet the Clinical Trainee requirements per MN State Statute 245I.04.06

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Has completed an accredited graduate program of study to prepare the staff person for independent licensure as a mental health professional

Pay $25-$28 Based on experience and qualifications.

Life Care Health Services is a team of dedicated care providers specializing in psychiatry, psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, addiction treatment, and nursing. Our mission is to support individuals and families facing personal, emotional, marital, or psychological difficulties. We are fully committed to offering assistance and guidance.