Mental Health Coordinator

Location Address: 1324 5th St N New Ulm, MN 56073-1514 Date Posted: August 05, 2026 Department: 43004012 Inpatient Psych Services Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 20 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Every Other Job Summary: Bring your mental health expertise to Allina Health. You will be a vital member of our mental health coordinator team. Your focus will be on meeting the patients' needs and ensuring a smooth healthcare experience. Your dedication and teamwork contribute to maintaining the highest quality of care at Allina Health. Key Position Details:

• 0.5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour Day/Evening/Night shifts
• Every other weekend

Job Description: Provide direct physical care, emotional support and educational resources to patients and families. Provides multidisciplinary care team approach in the delivery of mental health services. Principle Responsibilities

• Safety activities
• Initial and ongoing data collection and observation documentation.
• Responds and documents changes in patient's health status and communicates

changes to the RN. * Reports observations of patient's potential for violence towards self or others.

• Alert nurse to extra pyramidal side effect.
• Demonstrate ability to use the nurse call and door release systems.
• Demonstrates use of correct Code Green techniques to provide safe and

therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

• Patient care activities
• Monitors vital signs and reports observations.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Assists with admissions and discharges.
• performs collection of specimens from patients as delegated
• May perform blood glucose monitoring.
• Reports abnormal findings to RN.
• Provides comfort measures to the patients including physical needs as well

as diversional needs.

• Utilizes available resources (brochures, books, videos.
• May facilitate/co-facilitate groups and/or activities as delegated.
• Verbalizes understanding of role for patients' with legal holds/commitments

and issuing patient rights.

• Role model/Team work activities
• Actively participates in staff meetings and task groups.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications * Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field
• 2 to 5 years in mental health/substance abuse patient care

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant - MN Nursing Assistant Registry preferred
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

* Code Green required within 60 days Physical Demands * Medium Work*: * Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $19.61 to $26.70 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work. Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan

Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented

by a union.