• Knowledge of modern principles, practices and techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based treatments and willingness to practice adherently. • Be knowledgeable about and utilize various substance abuse treatment modalities such as harm reduction and motivational interviewing. • Have demonstrable working knowledge of Vulnerable Adults Laws and other pertinent rules and regulations. • Knowledge of symptoms and course of serious and persistent mental illness as well as medications and other therapies used to treat mental illness. • Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques, independent living skills/teaching and crisis intervention techniques. • Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices. • Develop appropriate and manage crisis therapeutic relationship with clients. • Assess situations. • Utilizes crisis assessment tools for suicidal and aggressive behavior. • Helps defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies. • Maintain compliance with applicable Minnesota Statutes or rules, including but not limited to DHS Rule 36, Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, Duty to Warn, Minnesota Data Practices Act, HIPAA. • Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and be part of a team. • Able to problem solve using analytical skills, creativity and logical thinking to reach a solution. • Able to work under pressure in a fast paced time sensitive environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines. • Multitask in an environment with multiple distractions is a must. • Able to use a computer for word-processing and data base management. • Be able to speak, clearly understand, and write the English language. • Drive during the day or evening hours that may require you to drive in the dark. • Be able to accommodate flexible working hours. • Knowledge and awareness of race equity concepts and their application to persons served as well as employees and other participants in the human services system
Responsibilities
• Functions as a Primary therapist for residents admitted to the program. • Performs diagnostic assessments if needed. • Coordinates the admission process for new residents in concert with other team members Emergency Service Plan. • Identifies individuals prone to having behavior emergencies and develops additional programming appropriate for their needs • Helps defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies. • Provides supervision to other staff who will be working with the clients. • Responsible for coordination of their clients' care. Establishes case conferences that include the case manager, treatment team, family member or other persons the client may wish to have present. Contacts residents' family, therapists, case manager as needed. • Produces timely reports (i.e. Quarterlies, Vulnerable Adults reports, requirements under MS 253B, etc.). • Upon completing training, performs Discus exams. • Participates in team meetings. • Provides individual therapy with residents, couple and/or family counseling when appropriate. • Provides group therapy. • Upon successful completion of required medication test, administers medications according to ReEntry policy and procedures under the supervision of the facility's nurse. • Function as a surveillance committee member and coordinates internal investigations and reports. • Is familiar and maintain compliance with applicable Minnesota Statutes or rules, including, but not limited to DHS Rule 36 (category I), MDH SLF (Class A), MS 253B, Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, Duty to Warn, Minnesota Data Practices Act. • Facilitate discharge planning of residents and provide follow-up and assistance to the aftercare coordinator. • Provides courteous and respectful care to all clients. • Works effectively and professionally with other treatment team members. • Utilize crisis assessment tools for suicidal and aggressive behavior. • Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner. • Maintain a pattern of regular work hours. • Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development; maintain appropriate professional behavior and participate in appropriate supervision. • Knowledge and awareness of race equity concepts and their application to persons served as well as employees and other participants in the human services system • Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required: • 2,000 hours of experience providing services to persons diagnosed with a mental illness.
Preferred: • Licensed Mental Health Professional in the State of MN; LICSW, LP, LPCC or LMFT.
ReEntry House Crisis Stabilization Program
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55426
US
