What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practioner- Part Time position at Meridian Services, Zenith Services & Orion...?
Meridian Services is looking for a part time Mental Health Practitioner to help make a difference in person's lives.
MERIDIAN SERVICES provides person centered services to people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis in a variety of settings, including Residential (group home services), In Home Services/ semi-independent living assistance, vocational services, case management and other supportive programs.
As a Mental Health Practioner at Meridian Services, you will carry a small caseload that will include working with children, families and young adults who need support on a short-term basis. In this role, you will be working with people typically in their homes located in Dakota County. There may be times where you would be working in the community with the individuals on your caseload. In this role, you will be working on:
- Implementing personalized treatment plans
- conducting individual or family skills training
- Developing safety plans
- Communication with team members that may include: parents, social workers, county workers, providers, and probation officers.
- Working with persons on problem solving, social skills, coping skills and behavioral modifications
- Documentation
Location: Twin Cities- primarily Dakota County
Hourly Wage: $25/hour
Schedule: Part time afternoons and early evenings during the work week. Schedules will vary based on the cases and may range from 2 hours to 20 hours per week.
Requirements:
- Experience working with persons with mental health diagnosis
- Have a vehicle with current car insurance.
- Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
- Successful clearance from a DHS background Study.
- Mental Health Practioners must be qualified in one of the following:
- Completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields AND have at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults or children with mental health, substance use disorder or emotional disturbances.
- Has at least 4,000 hours of supervised work experience in the delivery of services to adults or children with any of the following: Mental health, substance use disorder, emotional disturbance.
- Has a graduate student internship or a bachelor’s or master’s degree and is a graduate student in behavioral sciences or related fields and is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training.
- Holds a master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields or Holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship that (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.
- Has a graduate student internship or a bachelor’s or master’s degree and is a graduate student in behavioral sciences or related fields and is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training.
F) Has a bachelor’s or master’s degree with any of the following:
- Holds a master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
- Holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship that (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.
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www.Meridiansvs.com
The position is located in our case manager openings
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Meridian Services is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary : $25
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