Mental Health Practitioner - Employment Specialist Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Job DetailsJob Location: HUSS CENTER IRTS - STARK CLINIC - MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.00 - $26.14 HourlyMental Health Practitioner - Employment Specialist

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner/ Employment Specialist to join out Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. 
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ACT is a long-term, community-based service model that provides intensive, wraparound support for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. 
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This interdisciplinary program integrates mental health services, psychiatry, nursing, housing support, crisis response, and case management to help individuals achieve stability and independence in the community. ACT serves individuals who require a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services and emphasizes meeting people where they are to support recovery and long-term success.

Schedule: 1.0 FTE, Flexible days and start/end time, Hybrid schedule.

Location: 2121 Park Ave, Minneapolis MN 55404, and in the community 

Hiring range: $22.00 - $26.14/ hourly, plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external applicants. Pay is variable on experience and qualifications.

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

 

Main Job Duties:


Developing positive relationships that support clients in meeting their goals
Demonstrating intermediate-level of clinical knowledge and modeling the client’s goals, treatment plan and diagnosis
Providing crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or crises
Providing various skill-building, teaching and/or coaching as it relates to the individual
Conducting assessments and treatment plans, plan-of-care reviews and discharge plans.
Collaborating with internal program staff to support clients around their treatment goals
Documenting observable behaviors and symptoms

QualificationsRequired Qualification 


Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science/related field 
one-year (2000 hours) experience providing employment services or advanced education that involved field training in vocational services to individuals with mental illness.
in lieu
Two years or 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with serious and persistent mental illness


OR


Master’s Degree in behavioral science or related field
one-year (2000 hours) experience providing employment services or advanced education that involved field training in vocational services to individuals with mental illness.


Or 



In lieu of a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science/related field, proof of 10,000 hours (Five Years) of experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness.


one-year (2000 hours) experience providing employment services or advanced education that involved field training in vocational services to individuals with mental illness.



 

 

Preferred Qualifications:


Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs.
Experience in working with clients to develop job skills, navigate job searches, and provide initial support to maintain employment. Such as networking with local businesses and hiring managers to maintain directory of jobs and/or volunteer opportunities
Experience working with individuals with co-occurring medical and/or chemical dependency and SPMI


 

 

Benefits:


Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match 
Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance 
Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities 
Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs


  

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. 

 

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by provi