What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Mental Health Practitioner position at Guild?
Title: Weekend Mental Health Practitioner
FLSA Status: 16 hours every other weekend, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Location: West St. Paul
Purpose:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties and 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 HIPPA regulations regarding client information.
Education and Experience:
- Must be qualified as a Mental Health Practitioner as follows: Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university AND has at least 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness OR
- Has at least 4000 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.
- Cannot 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
Guild Services offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending, HSA, short and long-term disability; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; wellness hours; 403(b); life insurance; and more. Eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions apply.
The salary range for this position is between $22.00 - $24.00 per hour. The range reflects the minimum and maximum salary for the position. Compensation will depend on the candidate’s professional experience, skills, and relevant education, training, and certifications.
Salary : $22 - $24
