Mental Health Practitioner, Behavioral Health, Part Time

Fairview Range is hiring a Mental Health Practitioner for our inpatient Behavioral Health Department in Hibbing, MN.

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu under the direction and supervision of the BH Director and the BH Service Line Social Worker Supervisor. To provide group and individual therapy to patients on the acute unit under the supervision of LICSW. In addition, assist, and observe patients on the unit so that the goals and objectives of the treatment are achieved.

Schedule: This is an ONSITE position working 40-64 hours per two weeks.  A standard schedule may consist of 8 or 12-hour shifts, encompassing both day and evening rotations, with work required every third weekend.

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and so much more!

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.  Are you interested in joining our incredible team? Seize the opportunity by applying today!

Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for:

• Providing group and recreational therapy.
• Planning and facilitating therapeutic groups and individual activities.  Apply current evidence-based practices for the identified population.
• Demonstrating skills in applying psychologically based information to establish good interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrating and implementing verbal de-escalation as evidenced by minimal special interventions.

Required Qualifications:

• Four year degree in Psychology, Social work or related field.
• BCS certification current or within 3 months of employment and maintains certification.
• BLS current or within 6 months of employment and maintains certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year Mental Health experience preferred.
• One or more years previous psychiatric patient care experience and group experience preferred.
• MHP preferred or eligible within first 2,000 hours or four years of employment.

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