Mental Health Practitioner Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in bi-monthly consultations to discuss clinical issues, and to provide support to each other. Your attendance at this meeting is required;
- Participate in pre and post check in meetings;
- Attend rule 47 trainings and comply with all rule 47 guidelines for DHS billing;
- Meet regularly with clinical supervisor to review cases and case notes;
- Attend all mandated trainings (CPR, First Aid, CPI etc) as designated by your supervisor;
- Complete all CTSS paper work and billing for skills in a timely manner.
Requirements:
- Help support treatment goals and track progress of students in the day treatment program;
- Pass DHS Criminal Background Study;
- Good writing and communication;
- Coordinate case referral source and other providers involved in the client(s) case;
- Has masters or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related field;
- Minimum 4,000 hours of professional experience working with mental illness, substance abuse disorders and/or emotional disturbances;
- Implementation administration of policies, programs and activities;
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral or Social Sciences;
- Provide advocacy training, consultation and ongoing community engagement;
- Conduct individual, family skills and therapy work under the supervision of licensed staff;
- Other tasks and duties as assigned;
- Organized & Good Time Management;
- Manage client files, considering all aspects of the clients need (psychosocial, financial, spiritual, etc.) and make appropriate referral or actions;
- Valid MN Driver’s License and good driving record;
- Is a graduate student in the behavioral sciences or related field plus working in a facility for training; or.