Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

AHL HealthCare Group has opened an Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) facility and is seeking a full and/or part-time Mental Health Practitioner (MHPR) to join our team. This program is close to the UMD campus so this would be a great opportunity for students. MHPR's work to support our residents in various ways.

What do we offer?

Our MHPRs enjoy a variety of opportunities, meaningful responsibilities, and considerable potential for professional growth. You will interact with a diverse range of individuals, gain valuable experience, and enhance your skills in the healthcare field. We offer a flexible working schedule, paid time off, increased holiday pay, employee development and advancement opportunities, and a variety of insurances to suit your needs.

Hours of Available Positions:

Day shift (8am-4pm) 28 hours per week (part-time available)

Night Shift (12am-8am) 32-40 hours per week (full or part-time available)

Every other weekend availability required.

Compensation: $21.00-25.00/hour depending on experience and education

Qualifications for All IRTS Staff:

• Ability to multitask and strong communicator
• Enjoys conducting groups and is an effective team member
• Ability to pass MVR, maintain a valid driver's license, insurance, and maintain background study clearance
• Prior IRTS Experience Preferred

Qualifications for Mental Health Practitioners:

• Course Work Qualification Set
  • 30 semester hours AND
  • 2000 supervised hours Behavioral Health or related field
    • OR
  • Completed Practicum or Internship in Behavioral Sciences or Related Field

• Work Experience Qualification Set
  • 4000 supervised hours Behavioral Health or related field
    • OR
  • 2000 supervised hours AND
  • Receives weekly clinical supervision from MHP

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementing and following the person-centered, positive practice behavior support plan / ITP for individuals to maintain or improve areas of independent living such as symptom management, budgeting, maintaining services, meal prep/planning, employment, etc.
• General knowledge of social services, record keeping, reporting requirements and confidentiality
• Ability to create and follow ITP plans set up for clients and uses creative ways to encourage participation
• Provide support and supervision as defined in each ITP plan, using therapeutic interventions, while ensuring consumer safety
• Regularly travel in the community, transport clients, and assure safe vehicle operation including all passengers wearing a seatbelt, respecting speed limits, following agency policy, maintaining current car insurance, and possessing a valid driver's license at all times

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Full-Time, 1 Year Waiting Period for Part-Time)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Short & Long-Term Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Performance-Based Wage Increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Scheduling

For more info, check out our website!: https://www.ahlhealthcaregroup.com/

AHL HealthCare Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

Must be able to pass a MN DHS Background Check