ACT Mental Health Professional

Burnsville, Burnsville, MN, US
Full Time
1179

ACT Mental Health Professional - Dakota County
4-Day Work Week Option Available
Location: Burnsville
Pay Range: $65,530.92 - $78,637.10 annuallyWe are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

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A few of the benefits offered by MHR:
Intensive two-week initial orientation program AND on-going in-house training program.iPhone, laptop computer, and Wi-Fi provided for all community-based staff.Health insurance (including family health coverage) with employee costs in the top 6% of most affordable health care options. Competitive dental insurance.Automatic enrollment in retirement plan after 1 year with a 3% employer contribution.9 paid holidays and 18 days accrued PTO during your first year.Annual merit-based salary increases.Schedule primarily Monday-Friday day hours.MHR is committed to working towards racial equity and combating racism.MHR is a tobacco-free workplace promoting health & wellness for the individuals we serve and our employees.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Work as a team, in concert with each individual to develop an Individual Treatment Plan that identifies the services and supports that will enable each person to live as independently in the community as possible. Services and supports may include activities such as assisting with skill development in the following areas: symptom management, budgeting, housing, health and wellness, transportation, relationship building, medication monitoring, and obtaining or maintaining benefits
Provide individual and/or group psychotherapy to address specific symptoms and behaviors as specified in the individual's treatment plan. Interventions include empirically supported psychotherapies, such as, cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis, behavioral activation for depression, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing strategies.
To the extent requested by the individual, provide collaboration, consultation, and education to significant others and family members who are interested in assisting the individual in their recovery process.Treat all individuals with dignity and respect, providing services that are respectful of diagnosis, age, gender, and culture.
Assure that all changes in the individual's status or needs are communicated promptly to the team and documented to enhance continuity of care.Assure that services are provided as developed by the individual and team as documented in the Individual Treatment Plan.In case of illness or crisis, provide coverage for team members to assure and maintain continuity of care for each person served.
Participate in the ACT 24-hour on call rotation schedule, daily team meetings, and scheduled trainings.

Minimum Education and Experience:
Master's degree in social work, psychology, or human services related field and two years of experience in related positions; at least one year includes experience in community based mental health with adults recovering from mental illness or combination of equivalent experience and training.
Licensed as a mental health professional in the State of Minnesota preferred. Those who are not licensed but are eligible for licensure and are otherwise qualified may also fulfill this role, as long as full mental health professional licensure is obtained within 24 months of assuming the role.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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