Mental Health Assistant - Community Housing Services

Salary: $18.25 an hour base rate 

Overnight Shift Differential: $1.00 an hour

Weekend Shift Differential: $0.50 an hour 

Open Position: Minnehaha Commons (Longfellow neighborhood)

Shifts available: Every other weekend, 4 pm-10 pm

(Residents at Minnehaha Commons are 55 years or older.)

Mental Health Assistants (MHA) Responsibilities:

• Establish supportive and motivational relationships with residents; coach residents to utilize coping strategies and complete activities of daily living; assist in the completion of independent living skills; and provide rehabilitative skills training. 
• Observe residents for changes in health symptoms; redirect maladaptive behaviors; perform behavioral management interventions; and de-escalate mental health crises.  
• Perform delegated nursing services, including the administration of medications, as unlicensed personnel under the direction of the nursing staff.
• Promote participation in community activities; and provide support and prompts that encourage socialization.
• Support the cleanliness of common areas and bedrooms and complete housekeeping duties.
• Ensure residents and their guests are following site guidelines to ensure the facility is safe and secure. 
• Collaborate with other staff members, consultants, interns and/or volunteers.

 
Mental Health Assistants Requirements: 

• Experience supporting adults with mental illness strongly preferred 
• Experience supporting adults with substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders preferred
• Experience supporting adults who have experienced long-term homelessness preferred
• Classes in psychology, counseling, or social work helpful
• Ability to work at multiple locations in Minneapolis helpful 

Touchstone Mental Health Mission and Values:

Touchstone Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health and wellbeing.

• Dignity and respect are cornerstones of all our interactions.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion create a welcoming culture that reflects compassion and embraces differences.
• Innovation, excellence and collaboration in our work helps us set the standard for mental health services and assures safe and affordable housing for the people we serve.
• Person-centered approaches ensure that all people have the right to make informed choices about their lives.
  
  
  

Touchstone Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve and live in. People of color and LGBTQ-Identified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.