Mental Health Practitioner

MN Adult & Teen Challenge is a leader in the recovery community offering a broad spectrum of treatments services and recovery programs for men women and teens across Minnesota. As a part of our team youll find a workplace with strong values invested managers and supportive co-workers as well as numerous awards including Newsweeks Best Addiction Treatment Center and six time recipient of the Star Tribunes Top Work Places.

$5000 HIRING INCENTIVE!

Job Summary

The Mental Health Practitioner is responsible for providing mental health services to clients. This includes the following; mental health screenings diagnostic assessments individualized treatment plans individual mental health psycho-therapy and completing all documentation and billing of clients records in accordance with MN Statutes for Mental Health Chapter 245I Mental Health Uniform Service Standards Act.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify and understand mental health conditions and disorders.
• Collaborate with clients to develop a treatment plan based on specific needs and goals of client.
• Provide individual psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practices and help clients develop coping skills to improve overall mental health and psychological wellbeing.
• Provide co-occurring group therapy consisting of psychoeducation process and skills-based interventions.
• Collaborate with providers for medication management.
• Responsible for complying with federal and state statutes upholding ethical standards established and implied by the profession DHS rules and regulations etc.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and billing per MN Statute Sec. 245I.08.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and mental health consult meetings to review and update client progress notes.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with client referrals.
• Facilitate crisis intervention to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients.

Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications):
Must be able to meet specific mental health practitioner qualifications and scope of practice outlined in Minnesota Statutes 245I.04 Provider Qualifications and Scope of Practice required qualifications include:

• Masters degree in behavioral sciences or related field; and has at least 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to individuals with mental illness or a substance use disorder; or has at least 4000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to individuals with mental illness or substance use disorder; or meet the Clinical Trainee qualifications (MN State Statute 245I.04.06); and has completed an accredited graduate program of study to prepare the staff person for independent licensure as a mental health professional.
• Currently in the process of obtaining MN state licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist (LP).
• Ability to learn new technology while gaining proficiency in EMR/EHRs; gain proficiency in new technologies.
• At least 1 year of freedom from problematic substances.
• Must be comfortable working with people with life-controlling challenges including mental health and addiction.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients staff and leadership.
• The ability to live and work by MnTCs culture of honor & core values practicing compassion honor respect integrity servanthood and trust.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm consistent and compassionate manner.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.