Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Description : EEOC Statement :

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary :

This position assures supervision and safety of the residents and facility. Under the direction of the mental health professional, the mental health practitioner provides direct supportive services (mental health and chemical health) and emergency intervention when needed. Tasks include resident education on mental health issues, completing crisis assessments, various screenings tools, providing coping skill education and modeling (deep breathing, muscle relaxation, distraction, visualization, etc.), and prompting and observing residents to meet their activities of daily living. Complete professional documentation of client interaction. Coordinate and communicate with relevant professionals related to the care and well-being of the residents.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None

Duties / Responsibilities :

Requirements :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education and Experience :

1. Must pass required Applicant Background check

2. Meets the standards for Mental Health Practitioner per DHS guidelines as listed below.

o An individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner through relevant coursework if the individual completes at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and : Has at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with :

o Is fluent in the non-English language of the ethnic group to which at least 50 percent of the individual's clients belong, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;

OR

o An individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner through work experience if the individual :

Has at least 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with :

Physical Requirements :

Work Environment :

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.