What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner (Part-time/Casual) - IRTS/Crisis position at IRTS/Crisis - Radias Health?
Pay Rate: $26.68 per hour
RADIAS Health has a Mental Health Practitioner opening in our Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) program and in our Crisis stabilization program overseeing 16 adults with serious and persistent mental illness
The Mental Health Practitioner provides professional, quality program services to the clients served at RADIAS Health IRTS or Crisis facilities and works with other members of the team to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining an optimum quality of life consistent with client needs and preferences. The work uses evidence-based practices adapted for the agency and the client's specific needs. The emphasis is placed on working with clients in community settings and directly providing the services necessary to assist clients in achieving their goals. Some job duties: provide direct services to the residents, develop a therapeutic relationships with residents, medication administration, ensure the safety of the facility and general supervision, provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed and participate in cleaning duties and the up-keep of the facility.
Available Shifts at Crisis Stabilization Minneapolis location:
- Part-time: Friday and Saturday 4 pm - 12 am, 16 hours per week
Available Shifts at Minneapolis IRTS location:
- Casual: Available hours, days, evenings, overnights, 2-3 shifts per month
Available Shifts at Bloomington IRTS location:
- Casual: available hours, 12 am - 8 am Overnights, 2 -3 shifts per month
Available Shifts at Maplewood IRTS location:
- Casual: available hours: Friday and Saturday 4 pm - 12 am, 2 -3 shifts per month
- Casual: available hours: 12 am - 8 am Overnights, 2-3 shifts per month
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct services to the residents.
- Responsible for providing staff coverage and ensuring the security of the facility and general supervision of the residents.
- Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
- Co-facilitate or facilitate psychoeducational groups or other programming at the facility.
- Upon successful completion of required medication test, administer medications under the supervision of the facility’s nurse.
- Conduct monthly house meetings for residents in collaboration with Certified Peer Specialist.
- Assist the Mental Health Therapists in developing treatment plans.
- Assist in the orientation of new admissions to residential care.
- Teach and develop independent living skills (relaxation, conversation skills, housekeeping, budgeting, etc.)
- Identify individuals prone to having behavior emergencies and assist the therapist in developing additional programming appropriate for their needs.
- Help to defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies and assists in developing additional programming appropriate for the client’s needs.
Salary : $27
