Childrens Mental Health Practitioner

Zumbro Valley Health Center is seeking a full-time Mental Health Practitioner to work within our Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) program. These services are rehabilitative and enable the recipient to develop and enhance psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living and community skills, when these abilities are impaired by the symptoms of mental illness. The CTSS Mental Health Practitioner instructs, assists, and supports the recipient in areas such as interpersonal communication skills, emotion management skills, community resource utilization and integration skills, and crisis assistance. Services are provided at various locations which can include the clients' homes, community, schools, and ZV offices.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of city and/or county mental health, medical, financial, housing and other human service agencies.
Maintain a full caseload in accordance with program guidelines.
Complete admissions paperwork within 30 days of opening
Complete discharge summary within 30 days of closure.
Provide CTSS services to clients, as often as needed, with individuals and families.
Facilitate or co-facilitate rehabilitative skills groups.
Request, complete and update all necessary documentation. Maintain the medical record and comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
Work collaboratively with all members of the treatment team, via on-going written and verbal communication. Coordinate treatment planning meetings including the client, team members and natural supports as appropriate, bi-annually.
Understand and ensure proper billing codes for services. Ensure billing occurs according to set timeframes.

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing services to individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder.
Must qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner in the State of MN.
Licensed as a Social Worker in the State of MN preferred.
Provisional License in the State of MN will be considered.
Experience working with severe emotional disturbances in children is preferred.
Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Pay: $24.37 - $29.24 per hour. Compensation is based on years of experience.

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

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Cellphone & Mileage Reimbursement

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.37 - $29.24 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Pet insurance
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person