What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Linked Behavioral Health Practitioner position at Western Mental Health Center?
School Linked Behavioral Health/Family Practitioner
WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Marshall, MN
Are you ready to join a team that provides compassionate care and support to clients? Western Mental Health Center is seeking Mental Health Practitioner to provide services in area schools.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provide social skills training and support, assist in developing independent living skills, and/or provide counseling for emotionally and/or seriously emotionally disturbed children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Provides services to clients and their families in developing and/or improving social, independent living, behavioral, and leisure skills. (within limits of experience and educational background)
· Assists community providers with service delivery, and serves as an advocate for the client.
· Provides individual, group, family and/or other psychotherapy, (within limits of experience and educational background), including emergency services as necessary to meet the needs of clients. (within limits of experience and educational background)
· Presents educational material (within limits of experience and educational background) in a variety of public settings to promote community understanding and response to mental health, chemical dependency and/or behavioral problems as assigned.
Ability to travel, as position requires.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
· A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Sciences field from an accredited university/college.
Must have excellent verbal, written, organization and interpersonal skills.
If interested please e-mail your resume to meglouwagie@wmhcinc.org
or go to http://www.wmhcinc.org/careers and fill out an application online.
WMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28
