Mental Health Program Therapist

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Key Position Details:

Position will include 4 shifts a week - Every other weekend

• 1.0 FTE, 10-hour, day shifts

• 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:

Principle Responsibilities

• Assessment:
  • Assess level of risk to self and others.
  • Assess level of patient functioning.
  • Evaluate for programming needs.
  • Document as required and notify team of risk assessment.
• Plan and conduct therapies.
  • Assess patient and family needs.
  • Assign patient to specific group and/or individual therapies according to treatment plan.
  • Conduct 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.
  • Follow safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Report and document safety concerns.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology or related field required or
• Bachelor's degree may consider bachelor's, if hired prior to 2010 and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in individual and group therapy required
• 2 to 5 Years in mental health field required
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work preferred upon hire or
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred upon hire or
• Licensed Professional Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy preferred upon hire or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy preferred upon hire or
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy preferred upon hire and
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource preferred within 60 Days
• Code Green within 60 Days required

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

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.