Behavioral Health Practitioner

About the role

Range Mental Health Center in Virginia, MN is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) focused on increasing access to mental health and substance use services, integrating behavioral health with physical care, and applying evidence‑based practices. The Behavioral Health Practitioner provides direct support services such as skills training, crisis assistance, treatment plan development, medication administration, group facilitation, and 1:1 interventions in a short‑term residential facility, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and receiving weekly clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and complete documentation in the electronic health record within required timelines
• Provide individual and group skills training to develop stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments, independent living, activities, and community skills
• Develop and update treatment plans for assigned clients
• Coordinate care and provide referrals to support clients in reaching and maintaining optimal functioning
• Act as a client advocate, assisting with obtaining and maintaining benefits
• Provide crisis assistance, including de‑escalation as needed
• Complete prior authorizations for services and coordinate with the RMHC billing team
• Support, coach, and assist clients with activities of daily living
• Attend required staff meetings, multidisciplinary staff meetings, and training
• Provide program transportation as needed
• Conduct self in a manner reflecting knowledge and integration of cultural competencies
• Report all instances of suspected abuse or neglect to the program manager and follow mandated‑reporting requirements
• Review policies and procedures regularly, seeking answers via communication with supervisors or authorized representatives
• Follow all Federal Department of Labor statutes and other regulatory agency guidelines

Qualifications

Qualify as a Behavioral Health Practitioner per the Minnesota Department of Human Services: either a 4‑year human service degree plus 2,000 hours of supervised mental health experience, a master’s degree in human services, or 4,000 hours of supervised mental health experience.

Skills

• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
• Flexibility to meet demands in a fluid and changing environment
• Sufficient command of English to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Non‑judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities
• Ability to work as a team member and interact effectively with clients, employees, and other professionals
• Good understanding of the local and state mental health system
• Strong time‑management ability
• Regular and reliable attendance

Requirements

• Adequate vision to use a computer
• Sufficient hearing to accurately record verbal information
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use a computer keyboard
• Must be 18 years of age
• Maintain a valid Minnesota driver's license and auto insurance

Pay

Pay band 3: $21.88 – $29.65 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑time or casual position with rotating shifts that