Mental Health Practitioner, Per Diem

Job Description

RHSC is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our team in providing treatment services within our community residential treatment program. Afton Place is part of RHSC, an organization committed to improving health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients, and the community. We do this by living our values of excellence, compassion, partnership, and integrity. Being part of the HealthPartners care system provides support and opportunity for integrated services.


As a Mental Health Practitioner, are you responsible for ensuring the general health, safety, and welfare of all program residents during shift, providing evidence based practices services to residents, maintaining comprehensive records of resident activity and interventions with program residents through daily logs and incident reports, providing crisis interventions to address significant behavioral, medical or psychiatric problems, monitoring, administrating and setting up medications according to individual treatment plan and residents with daily living skills and other duties as required of each shift.


Work Schedule: Per Diem, as needed


Location: Afton Place IRTS Residence in Maplewood, MN


Required Qualifications:

(Must meet one of the following qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent and 4,000 hours or 2 years full-time in the delivery of services to individuals with mental illness or substance use disorder; or traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities; OR

• Coursework of at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and meets one of the following:

• 1. Has at least 2,000 hours in the delivery of services to individuals with mental illness or substance use disorder; or traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities
• 2. Has completed a practicum or internship that required direct interaction with adults and was focused on behavioral sciences or related fields
• 3. Is in the process of completing a practicum or internship as part of a formal undergraduate or graduate training program in social work, psychology, or counseling; OR

• Master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related field

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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