Mental Health Support Specialist (Burnsville, MN) (Weekend Overnights)

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

About the role

We are seeking part-time Mental Health Support Specialists to provide care and support to clients at our Residential Programs.

Responsibilities

• Must have physical presence onsite.
• Document interactions with clients into the organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and, if applicable, program-specific documentation/record-keeping system, while providing clear and concise communication with clients, staff, and other applicable parties.
• Effectively interact and exhibit behavior consistent with customer service and professional standards established by the organization, division, and program.
• Responsible for medication administration in accordance with organization and program policies and procedures.
• Using person-centered principles, actively engage with clients in their daily activities and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support clients in meeting their individual goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional responses while prioritizing client and program safety.
• Teach and/or coach independent living skills as they relate to the individual’s goals and/or treatment plans.
• Full-time staff are part of an on-call rotation.
• Attend mandatory team meetings.

Schedule

Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Pay

• Hiring range: $20.50/hour
• Shift differential of $1/hour for shifts worked between 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM or 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates

Locations

Foliage House (Apple Valley, MN)