Central Minnesota Mental Health Center
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER - CRISIS PROGRAM - FULL TIME OVERNIGHTS
Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, us, 56398
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER – CRISIS PROGRAM – FULL TIME OVERNIGHTS
Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) is seeking a proven leader to serve as the Mental Health Practitioner within our Crisis Team in St Cloud. A Mental Health Practitioner is responsible for home, community and residential-based mental health services to individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. All practitioners work under the direction of a Mental Health Professional.
WHY CMMHC? For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties. We look for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental and chemical health issues. We offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.
Responsibilities
Complete assessments and develop treatment plans.
Provide mobile outreach and residential services.
Answer the mental health crisis line and provide phone intervention as well as triage for other needed referrals and services.
Coordinate services with other programs and providers.
Establish therapeutic relationships with clients and families who request services from residential services; provide resources, reassurance, and empathy.
Qualifications
Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP).
Minimum 4,000 hours working with those with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnosis: can be part-time over several years or 2 years full-time.
Holds a master’s degree or another graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.
Clear DHS background study.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Willingness to become medication certified.
What Will Set You Apart
Kind and supportive, willing to walk with clients in their darkest days, making a difference and impacting their recovery.
Experience with motivational interviewing, de‑escalation techniques and crisis intervention is ideal.
Compensation
Mental Health Practitioner: $20.50 – $23.00
Mental Health Practitioner + Bachelor's Degree: $22.50 – $25.00
Mental Health Practitioner + Master's Degree: $24.50 – $27.00 (commensurate with experience)
Shift Differential
Monday – Friday 6:30 pm to 6:30 am: $2 per hour.
Saturday & Sunday 6:30 am to 6:30 pm: $3 per hour.
Saturday & Sunday 6:30 pm to 6:30 am: $4 per hour.
Schedule
Full‑time overwinter shift: 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM.
Mandatory weekend shift.
Benefits
Paid Time Off.
On‑site education programs.
Comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and optional supplemental insurance).
403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution.
EEO Statement CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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WHY CMMHC? For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties. We look for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental and chemical health issues. We offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.
Responsibilities
Complete assessments and develop treatment plans.
Provide mobile outreach and residential services.
Answer the mental health crisis line and provide phone intervention as well as triage for other needed referrals and services.
Coordinate services with other programs and providers.
Establish therapeutic relationships with clients and families who request services from residential services; provide resources, reassurance, and empathy.
Qualifications
Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP).
Minimum 4,000 hours working with those with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnosis: can be part-time over several years or 2 years full-time.
Holds a master’s degree or another graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.
Clear DHS background study.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Willingness to become medication certified.
What Will Set You Apart
Kind and supportive, willing to walk with clients in their darkest days, making a difference and impacting their recovery.
Experience with motivational interviewing, de‑escalation techniques and crisis intervention is ideal.
Compensation
Mental Health Practitioner: $20.50 – $23.00
Mental Health Practitioner + Bachelor's Degree: $22.50 – $25.00
Mental Health Practitioner + Master's Degree: $24.50 – $27.00 (commensurate with experience)
Shift Differential
Monday – Friday 6:30 pm to 6:30 am: $2 per hour.
Saturday & Sunday 6:30 am to 6:30 pm: $3 per hour.
Saturday & Sunday 6:30 pm to 6:30 am: $4 per hour.
Schedule
Full‑time overwinter shift: 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM.
Mandatory weekend shift.
Benefits
Paid Time Off.
On‑site education programs.
Comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and optional supplemental insurance).
403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution.
EEO Statement CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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