Mental Health Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• Teach coping strategies to support clients in managing their mental health symptoms.
• Model and teach living skills such as basic hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, budgeting, and using public transportation.
• Review client records to gain a clear understanding of history and current needs.
• Communicate with team members to navigate crisis situations.
• Administer medications and document in an electronic medical record.
• Orient new clients to policies and procedures and reinforce as needed.
• Conduct hourly safety checks.
• Complete daily documentation each shift.
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for team members and clients through promoting an inclusive, diverse, and culturally sensitive community.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations regarding client information.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of mental illness and the needs of people with mental illness.
• Ability to develop and maintain receptive, open, and approachable lines of communication with clients and staff, and provide a friendly environment for visitors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including composing, proofreading, and editing.
• Presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to work as a proactive and positive member of a team to deliver quality services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of organization, personnel information, and client data.
• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain healthy professional boundaries.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and set priorities.
• Proficiency with a variety of web-based software and databases, including Microsoft Office Suite.

About Guild

Guild is a Minnesota not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that empowers those living with mental illness and/or experiencing long-term homelessness by helping them find the tools they need to lead stable, fulfilling lives in communities of their choosing.

Benefit Highlights

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending, HSA, short and long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off; paid holidays; wellness hours.
• 403(b).
• Life insurance.

Pay and Schedule

The salary range for this position is between $22 to $25 hourly. The range reflects the minimum and maximum salary for the position. Compensation will depend on the candidate’s professional experience, skills, and relevant education, training, and certifications.