BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTIONER: CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST - ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREAMTENT (ACT)

Brief Description

Behavioral Health Practitioner: Starts at $22.29
Behavioral Health Practitioner + Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: Starts at $24.69
Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with shared after hours/weekend coverage (on-call rotation)

Opportunity

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) is seeking a proven leader to serve as the Behavioral Health Practitioner: Certified Peer Specialist – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program within our Monticello Team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Functions as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.
• Affords opportunities for people using mental health service to practice self-efficacy, through activities that emphasize the enhancement of skills needed to move forward in mental health recovery.
• Utilizes and teaches problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
• Shares own experiences and what skills, strengths, support, and resources the peer specialist used in their own use of mental health services.
• Supports clients’ vocational choices and assists them in choosing a job that matches their strengths, overcoming job-related anxiety by reviewing job applications and providing interview tips.
• Affords opportunities for clients to obtain decent and affordable housing of their choice in most integrated, independent, and least intrusive environment.

Requirements

• Peer Specialist Certification or enrolled in Peer Certification Training
• Mental Health Practitioner status per the Minnesota Statue
• Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) 4,000 hours working with those with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnosis: which can be part- time over several years or 2 years full time.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship or employment that (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields (2,000 hours).
• Holds a master’s degree or another graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
• Experience in wellness coaching.
• Demonstrated experience in providing superior customer service.
• Clear DHS background study.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

What Will Set You Apart

Experience in Community Based Mental Health
ACT Experience

Why CMMHC?

For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties. Our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental and chemical health issues. We offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance)
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution

What Sets Us Apart

• We Develop Our Team: We provide individual developmental experience beginning with our agency orientation and role specific onboarding program. We encourage team members to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on-site education programs.
• We Take Care of Our Team: We encourage work-life balance with a generous paid time off program and flexible schedules. Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• We Support Each Other: Our mission is to foster healthy lives and thriving communities. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team.
• We Partner with Our Community: We offer dedicated volunteer time and encourage our team members to give back to causes they are passionate about. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities through structured community partnerships.