Mental Health Practitioner-Adults & Childrens

East African Healing Services POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Practitioner ARMHS

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: East African Healing Services (EAHS) is a non-profit organization that is comprised of African, mainstream, and other refugee and immigrant human service providers. EAHS is certified by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to offer Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS). Our primary goal is to assist individuals and families seeking help with mental and behavioral health issues by providing the necessary support and resources to help them heal and recover. We are passionate about helping others and believe everyone deserves a healthy and happy life.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Multiple positions are available for the Adults and Children programs. The role involves providing outpatient therapy to struggling individuals and their families. The therapy should teach valuable skills and provide necessary support. The ideal candidate should have experience in health and human services and must have knowledge about ARHMS and CTSS services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Under the supervision of the mental health professional development and update at required intervals the functional assessments, interpretive summaries, and treatment plans for assigned clients.
• Provide community intervention with families, agencies, and other providers
• Develop a crisis prevention plan and monitor the mental health status of each assigned client.
• Provide mental health rehabilitative interventions particularly basic living and social skills by meeting face-to-face with clients twice per week.
• Document all services provided in mental health rehabilitative language within required deadlines. Have proficiency using Procentive Electronic Health Records for client documentation.
• Participate in scheduled supervision and staff meetings

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2000 hours of face-to-face documented hours.
• Demonstrated respect for and sensitivity to family and cultural issues.
• Experience working with refugees or recent immigrants
• Strong English language communication skills, both oral and written.
• Work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Able to use computers and word processing software.
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle to use for work
• If all documentation is submitted within the required timeframe, an additional 15% will be added to your bi-monthly paycheck.
• Salary will be determined by experience and ability to fulfill expected job performance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS: Normal small office conditions. This position works out of East African Healing Services' office at Godlen Valley and the community. Job duties are performed during weekday business hours, but occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed to accommodate client schedules. Salary is based upon experience and ability to complete required documents.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: TBD after interview