Mental Health Practitioner

About the role

SpringPath Mental Health Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides residential, outpatient, and community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner assists clients in building the skills necessary for recovery and independence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments including crisis, medical/behavioral emergencies, functional, living skills, and resource acquisition.
• Develop crisis/treatment/behavioral plans and goals for clients.
• Write progress notes, summaries, and discharges.
• Lead group and individual counseling services using skills teaching, case management, and household management.
• Implement treatment/rehabilitative activities and strategies including crisis prevention and medication administration.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Report significant / major incidents or accidents.
• Establish high levels of mutual trust and support with others.
• Provide coaching/learning environment.
• Provide and promote consumer choice and facilitate independence.
• Promote the operation in a positive manner to the community and outside agencies.
• Promote/encourage community integration and choice making.
• Notify proper authorities of circumstances or situations that present possible health hazards.
• Observe and implement established policies on health, safety, security, code of conduct, regulation, and company policies.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2000 hours (post Bachelor degree) of verifiable work experience providing services and support to individuals with mental illness.
• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university preferred.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Able to perform duties independently and as a team.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Operate general office equipment skills.

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license and car insurance required.

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Benefits

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