Mental Health Practitioner

About the role

SpringPath Mental Health Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides residential, outpatient, and community-based services to support individuals with mental health challenges. 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.

Benefits

Sevita offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs.