Mental Health Support Specialist Relief Staff (St. Paul, MN)
About the role
People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking Mental Health Support Specialist Relief Staff to support our Long-Term Residential programs. This is an entry-level position that provides person-centered engagement and interventions, medication administration, and general program oversight and safety. This position offers the opportunity to train and learn about multiple service areas within our Long-Term Residential Programs.
Schedule
Primary Location (Montreal Courts): Monday-Friday (8am-6:30pm)
Other Long-Term Residential Programs: Operates 24/7
While this position is assigned to a primary location, individuals may work at other locations within Long-Term Residential with limited notice. A minimum of 16 hours per pay period is required, with a specific schedule determined based on program needs. A portion of shifts will be pre-planned to ensure critical coverage, while the remainder allows flexible assignment choices from open shifts.
Location
Montreal Courts (St. Paul, MN)
Pay
Hiring range: $20.50/hour
Shift differential: $1/hour for shifts between 3:00pm-11:00pm and 11:00pm-7:00am
Hiring bonus: $1,000 for external candidates
Responsibilities
- Must have physical presence onsite.
- Document interactions with clients into the organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and program-specific documentation systems, ensuring clear and concise communication with clients, staff, and other parties.
- Exhibit behavior consistent with customer service and professional standards established by the organization, division, and program.
- Administer medication in accordance with organization and program policies and procedures.
- Using person-centered principles, actively engage with clients in their daily activities and develop relationships to support their individual goals.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or emotional responses while prioritizing client and program safety.
- Teach and coach independent living skills as they relate to individual goals and/or treatment plans.
- Full-time staff are part of an on-call rotation.
- Attend mandatory team meetings.