Mental Health Practitioner- Access And Recovery Center (Arc) Housing First

Mental Health Practitioner- Access and Recovery Center (ARC) Housing First

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Access and Recovery Center (ARC) Housing First program. Access and Recovery CenterHousing First is a wraparound service integrating ARMHS, Behavioral Health Home and/or GRH services with clients. This position is responsible for providing client engagement and direct client services and interventions through ARC Housing First. It provides Housing Stabilization and Housing Support to long-term homeless individuals in scattered-site housing programs in Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Anoka Counties. Supports will be provided through the recruitment and managing of relationships of community housing providers and landlords, while focusing on housing search and placement based on specific needs of individuals. This is executed by exercising a person-centered approach to client support and services, performing assessments, providing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, facilitating individual and/or group meetings, clear and timely documentation and delivering individualized plan of care consistent with client goals and objectives.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: 317 York Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55130

Hiring Range: $21.60 - $24.00, plus $1,000 hiring bonus

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit Mental Health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Principal Accountabilities/Essential Duties:

• Using person-centered principles, actively engage clients in their Mental Health recovery, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support the client in meeting their individual goals.
• Facilitate and conduct individual services that address a variety of needs and health concerns for the client. May facilitate and conduct group interventions, if applicable.
• Document interactions and interventions with clients, according to program requirements, into the organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and/or record-keeping system.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing Mental Health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client and program safety.
• Participate in coordination of services through the recognition of the multiple needs of the client, with other providers in the community, in an effort to provide necessary resources to the client.
• Provide various skill-building, teaching and/or coaching, as it relates to the individual’s goal and/or treatment plan.
• Conduct regular review of plan effectiveness and make adjustments as needed that result in the client receiving the maximum amount of assistance and support while monitoring the effectiveness of services received.
• Maintain regular and active contact with clients ensuring services sought are utilized and partnering with the client to determine effectiveness of the plan and next steps.
• Provide general knowledge and guidance on assisting clients in the multiple phases of applying for and receiving services and benefits.
• Interact with other team members to provide comprehensive and timely assistance in resolving client issues, sharing information and engagement efforts.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes on all client contacts and document all activities tied to the client.
• Cultivate relationships and provide outreach with realtors, landlords, housing developers and other housing providers willing to provide housing for participants and assist with administration of rental assistance.
• Help the individual served meet and build a relationship with a prospective landlord and negotiate a lease as needed.
• Partner with administrative staff to maintain an accurate monthly budget.
• Educate and provide support/skill building to clients in budgeting skills to reach their financial goals.
• Problem-solve with individuals’ other providers to ensure personal needs are met

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma and:
  • Two years of experience in the delivery of services to people with mental Illness, Traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities OR:
  • One year of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI, and receives clinical supervision from a Mental Health professional once a week until two years of experience is met

OR:

• High school diploma and:
  • One years of experience in the delivery of services to people with motional disturbance, or substance use disorder, and receives clinical supervision from a Mental Health professional once a week until 4,000 hours of experience is met
  • One year of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI, and receives clinical

OR:

• Has completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours 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;
  • 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
• Has proof of practicum or internship that require direct interactions with adults or children served and is focused behavioral science or related field

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or related field and proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields
• 2,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, 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.