Mental Health Practitioner-ARMHS (Full or Part-Time)

Note: If you are interested in this position, please apply through the provided link on this posting. Thank you! Job Summary To provide rehabilitative services to adults with mental illness, in the form of instruction, support, and assistance for the purpose of promoting psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living skills. The practitioner works directly under the ARMHS Treatment Director and ARMHS Clinical Supervisor. The Mental Health Practitioner works with adults providing Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS). Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) is a program that provides intensive rehabilitative services to individuals ages 18+ who have a mental health diagnosis. Reach’s ARMHS program provides services to individuals living in Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey Counties. Practitioners meet with individuals in their homes or communities to build basic living and social skills. Basic living and social skills are activities that instruct, assist, and support the individual in skill areas essential for every day, independent living. Qualified candidates will provide skills training in the individual’s home or community, be able to work both day and evenings, and work independently. Qualifications & Skills Candidates must meet state criteria for classification as a Mental Health Practitioner. Mental Health Practitioners providing services for the treatment of mental illness must have completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and ONE of the following: · Have at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with: o a mental illness or a substance use disorder; or o a traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability · Completed a practicum or internship that o required direct interaction with adult clients or child clients, and o was focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; or · In the process of completing a practicum or internship as part of a formal undergraduate or graduate training program in social work, psychology, or counseling. · Holds a master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields. Ideal candidates are self-starters with good teaching skills, flexible and easily adapt to changes, and have foundational skills in motivational interviewing. They must pass a criminal background check, possess and valid driver’s license in good standing, and maintain current auto insurance. Salary: $24/hr Benefits: · Paid Time Off · 13 floating holidays (for F/T employees) · Life insurance · Retirement savings plan · Short-term Disability/Long-term Disability · Flexible schedule · Mileage reimbursement · Personable and fun co-workers (if we do say so ourselves) · Caring, supportive supervisors · Plenty of chances to wear your jeans and other casual clothes · A focus on wellness Additional Information Reach for Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Reach about Reach’s commitment to diversity. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job