Mental Health Practitioner

$1,000 Hiring Bonus

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the team at our long-term residential program in Dakota County. This program offers long-term housing and intensive supportive services in a community, residential housing setting to waiver-eligible individuals with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) diagnosis.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 7:00am-3:30pm

Location: Dakota County - Apple Valley or Burnsville

Hiring Range: $19.70 - $21.00/hr + $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates

People Incorporated is a provider of behavioral and mental health services in Minnesota with 52 years of community impact. We reach over 12,000 individuals annually through more than 60 programs. Join us in our mission to support mental health and wellness in our community through collaboration and integration of care!

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license, excellent driving record and current auto insurance

AND EITHER

• High school diploma
• 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI

OR

• Has completed 30 semester credits or 45 quarter credits in behavioral science or a related field and:
• Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields, OR
• Has 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or related field
• Proof of a practicum or internship requiring direct interaction with adults and focusing on behavioral sciences or related fields

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or has completed an accredited Master's program in a behavioral science or related field
• 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness

Main Job Duties:

• Creating and revising Mental Health Assessments and Service Plans for people in our program
• Learning and understanding each resident's treatment plans in order to best support their goals
• Documenting observations about the residents' activities and behaviors
• Counseling residents through crises and supporting their development of coping skills
• Coaching residents on the development of greater independent living skills
• Joining residents for recreational activities
• Administering medications

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.