Mental Health Program Assistant

Mental Health Program Assistant

Requirements

• 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
• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assessment/reassessment
• Plans and conducts educational/therapeutic activities
• Advocate for patients 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years in mental health field