Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Title : Mental Health Practitioner

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, Full-time

Hours : Sunday - Thursday, 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm

Location : W St. Paul, MN

Purpose :

The Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) is responsible for providing supportive services in a residential setting to adults who experience a serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and may also experience co-occurring substance use. This role supports clients by utilizing a skills-based approach to promote stabilization and recovery.

Key Responsibilities :

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Teach coping strategies to support clients in managing their mental health symptoms.
• Model and teach living skills such as basic hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, budgeting, and using public transportation.
• Review client records to gain a clear understanding of history and current needs.
• Communicate with team members to navigate crisis situations.
• Administer medications and document in an electronic medical record.
• Orient new clients to policies and procedures and reinforce as needed.
• Conduct hourly safety checks.
• Complete daily documentation each shift.
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for team members and clients through promoting an inclusive, diverse, and culturally sensitive community.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations regarding client information.

Required Skills and Abilities :

Working Conditions :

Education and Experience :

Required

Additional Requirements :

Guild's Employer Promise

We know you do your best work when you feel supported and have the flexibility to meet all of life's demands, no matter what those demands might be. Guild is an environment where your emotional, physical, and social wellbeing matters. A place where we're motivated to care for each other and to work together to make a difference in the lives of our clients. We show up for our clients and we show up for each other. And Guild shows up for you.

About Guild

Guild is a Minnesota not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that empowers those living with mental illness and / or experiencing long-term homelessness by helping them find the tools they need to lead stable, fulfilling lives in communities of their choosing.

Benefit Highlights

Guild Services offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending, HSA, short and long-term disability; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; wellness hours; 403(b); life insurance; and more. Eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions apply.

The salary range for this position is between $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. The range reflects the minimum and maximum salary for the position. Compensation will depend on the candidate’s professional experience, skills, and relevant education, training, and certifications.

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