What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner position at Guild?
At Guild, we take care of our clients and we take care of each other. As a Guild employee, you’ll experience the satisfaction that comes with creating real change for individuals and communities. You’ll also experience an organizational culture that is serious about work/life balance and professional development opportunities.
We believe our clients deserve the best quality of care and service we can provide, and we show up when others do not.
We believe in flexibility and autonomy as core tenets of our organizational culture.
We believe every employee deserves a supportive team and leader.
We believe in providing every employee with opportunities for continuous growth that meet their own individual career goals.
If this resonates with you, we’d love to meet you!
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Shifts:
- Friday - Monday, 8am - 4pm
- Sunday - Thursday, 3pm - 11pm
- Sunday - Thursday, 3pm - 11pm
- Thursday - Monday, 3pm - 11pm
Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00/hourly
Website: https://guildservices.org/
*** $1,000 hiring bonus - $500 after first 30 days of successful employment and $500 after six months of employment ***
The Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) is responsible for providing supportive services in a residential setting to adults who experience a serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and may also experience co-occurring substance use. This role supports clients by utilizing a skills-based approach to promote stabilization and recovery.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach coping strategies to support clients in managing their mental health symptoms.
- Model and teach living skills such as basic hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, budgeting, and using public transportation.
- Review client records to gain a clear understanding of history and current needs.
- Communicate with team members to navigate crisis situations.
- Administer medications and document in an electronic medical record.
- Orient new clients to policies and procedures and reinforce as needed.
- Conduct hourly safety checks.
- Complete daily documentation each shift.
- Demonstrate compassion and respect for team members and clients through promoting an inclusive, diverse, and culturally sensitive community.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations regarding client information.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and has at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness OR
- Has at least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to pass a MN Department of Human Services background check.
- Ability to perform CPR, first aid, and respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to navigate stairways.
- Ability to lift and carry weights that could be up to 20 - 50 pounds.
- A valid Class ‘D’ Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, satisfactory driving record and auto insurance.
- Must not be actively receiving services from Guild and cannot have received services within the last two years.
Guild’s Employer Promise
We know you do your best work when you feel supported and have the flexibility to meet all of life’s demands, no matter what those demands might be. Guild is an environment where your emotional, physical, and social wellbeing matters. A place where we’re motivated to care for each other and to work together to make a difference in the lives of our clients. We show up for our clients and we show up for each other. And Guild shows up for you.
About Guild
Guild is a Minnesota not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that empowers those living with mental illness and/or experiencing long-term homelessness by helping them find the tools they need to lead stable, fulfilling lives in communities of their choosing.
Benefit Highlights
- Flexible work arrangements
- Autonomous managers
- Separate vacation, personal and sick time
- Modern technology (enables flexibility, communication and collaboration)
- Sick leave donation
- Supportive culture
- Investment in individual and group training and development
Salary : $22 - $24
