Mental Health Practitioner II - ARC Outreach - Northside CSP

Job DetailsJob Location: NORTHSIDE CSP - MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.50 - $26.14 HourlyMental Health Practitioner I or II - ARC Outreach - Northside Community Support 

 

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking an Mental Health Practitioner II - ARC Outreach to join our Northside Community Support Program.

The ARC Outreach Team simultaneously embeds ARMHS and Outreach services for adults, treating individuals experiencing housing instability and co-occurring mental health illnesses. We utilize a person-centered team approach to help clients meet their goals and better manage overall wellness and mental health. We offer a different approach to homeless outreach, utilizing expertise across multiple programs to address co-occurring conditions of mental health, substance use, and/or other complexities. This role requires candidates to provide street outreach and engage with clients both in the community and at our drop-in center, meeting individuals where they are at.

 

Schedule: Full-Time 1.0FTE, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Flexible schedule

Location: Northside Community Support

Hiring Range for Mental Health Practitioner I: $22.50/hour - $23.76/hour, plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates.

Hiring Range for Mental Health Practitioner II: $24.20/hour - $26.14/hour, plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates.

 

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.

 


Main Job Duties:
Client Engagement & Person-Centered Support- 


Build and maintain therapeutic, person-centered relationships that promote client recovery and goal attainment.
Maintain regular, active contact with clients to support service utilization and evaluate progress.


Service Delivery & Intervention


Facilitate and conduct individual services addressing mental health, behavioral, and wellness needs; provide group interventions as applicable.
Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies to ensure client and program safety.


Service Coordination, Collaboration and Transition Support


Manage and track internal and external referrals from the evaluation process.
Facilitate and coordinate connections to services, including “hand-off” to long-term care coordination teams.


Documentation & Record Management


Document all client interactions, services, and interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) or designated systems according to program standards.
Maintain accurate, timely case notes and ensure all activities are properly recorded and compliant.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These essential duties include:

 


Passing all background and credentialing requirements for facility and position; and
The ability to pass the screening required by Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to assure that person has not been excluded from working in the Health Care Programs which receive federal funding.
Must have a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance, if applicable.



Education and Experience

Mental Health Practitioner I - ARC Outreach 


Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field; OR
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or related field and proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; OR
Has completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field and:
Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; OR
Has 2,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness; OR
Has 2,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects


 

Mental Health Practitioner II - ARC Outreach 


Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science/related field and proof of 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness; OR
Master’s Degree in behavioral science or related field
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science/related field, proof of 10,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness.
Must be free of chemical use problems for at least two years immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact, if applicable.



Certifications/Licenses


Upon hire must earn certification in First Aid.
Upon hire and prior to independently working with clients, must receive CPR training.
Upon hire must earn certification in CPR as required by program and division guidelines.


 

Benefits:


Benefits include up to 112 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
Up to 48 hours of Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) in accordance with state and local requirements
For full time employees, up to 8 paid holidays per calendar year (4 company-designated holidays and 4 floating holidays that are prorated based on date of hire).
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available?
Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs


 

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. 

 

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment. 

 

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance.  People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.