What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner position at Touchstone Mental Health?
Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)
Starting Pay: $22.00 an hour
We are hiring a Mental Health Practitioner for our programs in Minneapolis and Bloomington. The shifts are:
- Every weekend 3:00pm-11:00pm (Bloomington)
- Every other weekend 3:00 pm-11:00pm (Minneapolis)
- Every weekend 8:00am-4:00pm (Minneapolis)
- Overnights Fri-Sun 10:30pm-8:30am (Minneapolis)
TMH’s Mental Health Practitioners (MHP’s) provide support to clients in our Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) programs.
Mental Health Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Establish supportive and motivational relationships with residents
- Coach residents to utilize coping strategies and de-escalate crises
- Administer medications to residents
- Assist in preparing and serving meals to residents
- Support the cleanliness of common areas
- Ensure residents follow safety guidelines
- Collaborate with other staff members and interns
Mental Health Practitioner Requirements:
- Must have 1-2 years of experience, education, or combination in behavioral health, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, or related area
- Must meet definition of Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker or Mental Health Practitioner per Department of Human Services licensing requirements
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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
