Mental Health Practitioner Float - Residential

About the role

The Float Practitioner will work in various programs—Community Foundations IRTS (Maplewood, MN), Carlson Drake House IRTS (Bloomington, MN), ReEntry House IRTS, and ReEntry Crisis (Minneapolis, MN)—providing support, rehabilitation, and treatment to individuals served. This role emphasizes community-based intensive treatment, using evidence-based practices adapted to client needs and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to residents, including staff coverage and facility security.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
• Co-facilitate or facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Administer medications (after passing a required medication test) under nursing supervision.
• Conduct house meetings for residents in collaboration with Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Assist therapists in developing treatment plans and orienting new admissions.
• Teach and develop independent living skills (e.g., relaxation, conversation skills, housekeeping, budgeting).
• Identify individuals prone to behavior emergencies and assist in developing appropriate programming.
• Defuse and de-escalate behavior emergencies and assist in programming adjustments.
• Assist with discharge planning and maintain regular work hours.
• Maintain compliance with Minnesota statutes/rules (e.g., DHS variance, MDH SLF, MS 253B, Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, Duty to Warn, Minnesota Data Practices Act).
• Participate in professional growth, supervision, and appropriate behavior.
• Transport clients in the community and administer BACs/UDs as scheduled.
• Utilize crisis assessment tools for suicidal/aggressive behaviors and consult with supervisors or emergency resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field.
• 2,000 hours of supervised experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse treatment.
• Preferred: Education/experience in supported employment and education services.

Pay

$27.48 per hour for evening shifts (4 pm – 12 am) and $28.99 per hour for overnight shifts (12 am – 8 am).

Schedule

• 32 hours per week, primarily Friday–Monday.
• Schedule determined monthly; fully onsite at IRTS facilities.

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued PTO in the first year of employment.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
• Dependent Care Account (DCA) with employer contribution.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure fees.
• Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional with licensure supervision opportunities.
• 403b retirement plan with employer percentage match.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Bereavement and paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program supporting overall health and well-being.
• Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart (e.g., pet insurance, mileage reimbursement).
• Casual dress code.