ARMHS- Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)

About us:

We are a behavioral health clinic in the Twin Cities. Founded in 2020, our mission is to empower local community leaders (like yourself) to pioneer healthcare and community development to alleviate human suffering.

Norway Health Center's core values are:

1. Mission First

2. Be Pioneers

3. Cultivate Comradery

4. Pursue Excellence

5. Build a Legacy

Job Description:

As an Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals with mental health challenges regain their independence and achieve their personal goals. You will provide practical skills training and support to clients in their homes and communities, enabling them to develop essential life skills, overcome the impact of mental illness, and cope with the challenges they face.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services meeting all DHS and Medicaid requirements to an established caseload
• Develop therapeutic relationship with patients
• Provide clinical interventions under the supervision of a mental health professional.
• Teach skills to improve mental health, develop a recovery vision, rehab goals, and objectives with patients
• Coordinate services with interpreters, county case managers, family/guardian of client, work personnel, medical personnel, etc.
• Participate in professional meetings and trainings
• Attend supervision meetings and participate in clinical team discussions regarding clients and services
• Maintain client files, updating functional assessments and treatment plans when needed and as qualifications allow, and completing all required documentation as specified in DHS guidelines
• Complete accurate case notes in session for each billable unit using the electronic health record system (Procentive)
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships within the organization and community
• Refer patients to other professionals as needed, with supervisor support
• Participate in other agency functions as assigned
• Ensure confidentiality of all records and interactions

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma, and one of the following qualifications:
• • have an associate of arts degree;
  • have two years of full-time postsecondary education or a total of 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields;
  • be a registered nurse;
  • have, within the previous ten years, three years of personal life experience with mental illness;
  • have, within the previous ten years, three years of life experience as a primary caregiver to an adult with a mental illness, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, or developmental disability;
  • OR have, within the previous ten years, 2,000 hours of work experience providing health and human services to individuals.
• Bachelor's degree with behavioral sciences coursework is preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Has the ability to pass background check
• Valid driver's license,
• Reliable transportation and carry own vehicle insurance,
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate client schedules.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Estimated Salary:

$18 to $26 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental and vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Extensive New Hire Training; Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Travel time reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supervised hours available for mental health licensure
• Flexible FT and PT schedules (You create your own schedule to best fit your needs)

Hours:

• Job Type: Part-time / Full-time
• Flexible hours between 7am and 8 pm, depending on patient availability.
• Schedules are up to 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with flexibility
• Required availability: Tuesdays 9am to 12pm; and during set supervision times.

Available Employment Type: 1099/ W-2

Work setting:

Hybrid: Community, Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

The pay range for this role is:

37,440 - 54,080 USD per year (Office )