Mental Health Program Assistant

Mental Health Practitioner

Plan and facilitate therapeutic interventions through structured activities and education. Provides direct and indirect patient care services under direction and supervision of identified program Mental Health Professionals and Program Manager / Supervisor. Utilizes patient / family needs to provide input into the care and discharge planning process. Follows all practices as outlined by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, MN DHS Manuals, and in accordance with MN 245I as a Mental Health Practitioner in Adult Day Treatment, Adolescent Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Partial Hospital Programs.

Principle Responsibilities :

• Assessment / reassessment. Assesses level of risk within scope and consults with MH Professional. Assesses level of functioning. Assesses programming needs for patient / families. Documents assessments.
• Plans and conducts educational / therapeutic activities. Assigns patients to specific group according to team treatment plan. Conducts groups as scheduled. Conducts one on one education / activities as determined by the assessment and treatment plan. Proactively works with all disciplines to achieve treatment plan.
• Advocate for patients rights. Represents patient / family needs when patient / family is unable to do so. Supports patient rights through awareness and provision of legal rights.
• Follows safety / security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situation to protect patient, self and environment.
• Engages in supervision with assigned Clinical Treatment Supervisors under a signed Supervision Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, dance therapy or social / psychological area

Meets MH Practitioner Qualifications in accordance with MN 245I.04, Subd 4

Preferred Qualifications :

2+ years in mental health field

Licenses / Certifications :

Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below : Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, Allina in-house BLS training (within 90 days of hire)

Physical Demands :

Medium Work

Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (

Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range : $25.50 to $34.94 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and / or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefits include :

Medical / Dental

PTO / Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term / Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer