Mental Health Practitioner - Employment Specialist Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

About the role

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program at People Incorporated Mental Health Services seeks a Mental Health Practitioner/ Employment Specialist to provide intensive, wraparound support for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Developing positive relationships that support clients in meeting their goals
• Demonstrating intermediate-level of clinical knowledge and modeling the client’s goals, treatment plan and diagnosis
• Providing crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or crises
• Providing various skill-building, teaching and/or coaching as it relates to the individual
• Carrying out assessments and treatment plans, plan-of-care reviews and discharge plans
• Collaborating with internal program staff to support clients around their treatment goals
• Documenting observable behaviors and symptoms

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Mental Health Practitioner in the state of Minnesota
• Experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Master's degree preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Knowledge of community resources and services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid schedule

Pay

• Hiring range: $22.00 - $26.14/hour
• Plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external applicants
• Pay is variable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• 1.0 FTE
• Flexible days and start/end time
• Hybrid schedule

Location

2121 Park Ave, Minneapolis MN 55404, and in the community