Mental Health Practitioner - Weekend Shift

Mental Health Practitioner

At Zumbro Valley Health Center, we are committed to improving the mental and emotional well-being of individuals in our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment where every team member plays an integral role in providing high-quality mental health care. As a Mental Health Practitioner in one of our 24-hour facilities, you will provide care and support to clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care plans that help individuals achieve their mental health goals.

Job Description:

• Assess the strengths and needs of clients upon admission.
• Assist clients with independent living skills including shopping, meal preparation, and housekeeping.
• Monitor and document physical and emotional status.
• Monitor medication compliance and report any side effects.
• Facilitate residential program activities, classes, and groups.
• Accurately complete treatment plans, shift notes, admission and discharge paperwork, and financial forms.
• Respond appropriately to all crises and utilize verbal and non-verbal techniques with clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field.
• 1 year of experience providing services to individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder required.
• Must qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner in the State of MN.
• Experience working with severe emotional disturbances in children is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Why Zumbro Valley Health Center?

Zumbro Valley Health Center is a non-profit organization with over 240 employees that provides behavioral health services to twelve counties in Southeast MN. We are one of the few providers in the state to provide such integrative and comprehensive care to children, adults, and families. To provide an integrative approach, we offer a wide variety of services including Outpatient Psychotherapy and Substance Use, Inpatient Residential Treatment, Mobile Crisis, Withdrawal Management and Detoxification, Housing, Case Management, and much more.

Zumbro Valley Health Center is a premier provider of integrated behavioral health services with a philosophy of community-based recovery in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. We are restoring hope one life at a time! We offer a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, 401K, and paid time off.

Benefits Package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Licensure Fee Reimbursement
• Shift Differential Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking & Employee Discounts
• Opportunities for Career Advancement

Schedule:

• Full-time, Part-time
• Day & Evening shifts available
• 8-hour shift
• Weekends only

Pay:

• Starting at $23.65 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer