Mental Health Program Therapist

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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