Mental Health Prog Asst

About the role

The Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center is seeking a dependable and trustworthy Mental Health Program Assistant to join our team of caring individuals who take pride in the work and care they provide patients. As a Mental Health Program Assistant you will provide direct patient care, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensure patient needs are met, and facilitating group programming.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute in team meetings that will provide assistance in the development of goals and interventions while maintaining a person-centered approach
• Collaborate with the treatment team and unit staff to make recommendations, gather information, and implement interventions
• Provide direct care to patients such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, and nutritional needs

Minimum qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Behavior modification theory/techniques sufficient to implement behavior management components of treatment plans
• Mental illness sufficient to design and implement individual treatment plans, identify and control aggressive/violent/inappropriate behavior
• Therapeutic intervention techniques sufficient to control aggressive or violent behavior
• Laws, rules, regulations and policies governing treatment of mental illness and vulnerable adults sufficient to protect the rights of clients/residents

Ability to:

• Perform basic health care procedures, such as taking vital signs and administering medications
• Observe, interpret and document client behaviors sufficient to provide information needed for evaluation and treatment planning
• Read, write and speak English sufficient to interpret, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for mentally ill
• Interact with clients sufficient to assist in the delivery of group therapy, teach specialized and vocational skills, and teach recreation and life skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health facility
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Pay

$24.54 - $31.43 / hourly; $51,239 - $65,625 / annually

Schedule

Evening Shift, 3:00 pm-11:30 pm. Days of work vary, will include every other weekend.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.