Mental Health Program Therapist

3 weeks ago


Fridley, United States Allina Health Full time

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 26, 2024

Department:

38029941 Unity IP Mental Health MD's

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

.5 FTE (40 hours every two weeks)

10-hour, day shifts

Every other weekend rotation

PT benefit eligible

  • Lead groups with an activity focus (ex. Recreation, Health/Wellness Promotion, Symptom Management Skills, etc).
  • Responsible for planning, implementing, documenting group and activity-based therapy for patients with acute, chronic and persistent mental illness and chemical dependency
  • Ability to adapt and grade activities based on cognitive, behavioral, emotional needs of the patients
  • Ability to adapt and change therapy plan based on patient needs
  • Previous experience leading groups with patients with neurodevelopment disorders, ADHD, trauma history, autism, depression, and anxiety
  • Work closely with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive and individualized plan of care
  • Prior history working with acute, chronic and persistent mental illness in adults preferred
  • Training or experience in trauma informed care practices and motivational interviewing is preferred
  • Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving

Additional requirements: Open to Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Movement and Dance Therapy, or other related fields.

Job Description:

Completes mental health assessment and functions as member of a program team providing services to individuals and families with mental health needs in their setting. Provides assessment, treatments and case management for mental health program clients.

Allina Health has a robust Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line that offers the full continuum of care including integration, specialty outpatient clinics, addiction and co-occurring services, partial hospitalization and day treatment, and inpatient care. There are more than 290 mental health and addiction clinicians dedicated to the highest quality patient care across 45 primary care clinics, 6 integrated psychiatry locations, 4 hospital-based clinics, 15 partial and day treatment programs, 15 Allina and affiliated Emergency Departments, and 7 hospitals with 270 inpatient beds. The Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line is led by both psychiatry and psychology clinical leadership, in partnership with operations to advance mental health care for patients across Allina Health.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Assessment.
    • Assesses level of risk to self and others.
    • Assesses level of patient functioning.
    • Evaluates for programming needs.
    • Documents as required and notify team of risk assessment.
  • Plans and conducts therapies.
    • Assesses patient and family needs.
    • Assigns patient to specific group and/or individual therapies according to treatment plan.
    • Conducts groups and individual therapies as scheduled.
    • Case manages assigned patients and works with team to provide optimal care.
  • Promotes role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
    • Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations.
    • Reports and documents safety concerns.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology or related field
  • May consider Bachelor's degree, if hired prior to 2010 and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in individual and group therapy
  • 2 to 5 years in mental health field


Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work preferred upon hire
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred upon hire
  • Licensed Professional Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy preferred upon hire
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy preferred upon hire
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy preferred upon hire
  • BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource preferred within 60 Days
  • Code Green within 60 Days required-excludes Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute staff


Physical Demands

  • Medium Work*:
  • Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently


Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

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