School-Based Mental Health Practitioner

Description

Job Title:                  School-Based Mental Health Practitioner (CTSS)

Job Classification:  Non-Exempt

Supervisor:             Program Manager

Location:                 Offsite -  School site(s) would be up to 30 miles from our Main office in Virginia 

Status:                     Full-time

Salary:                     $20.00-$29.00 per hour BOE

Benefits:                 Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, Flexible Scheduling

Position Summary:

The School Based Mental Health Practitioner (CTSS) provides skills training, crisis assistance, treatment plan development and review, and administering and reporting standardized measures. The practitioner works closely with school staff and families to collaborate on progress towards student treatment goals. These positions are based in the schools with flexible scheduling. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and family skills training at assigned school site(s), client home or within the community
• Coordinate School Based Mental Health Services at assigned school site(s)
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with partnering agencies
• Provide school/community personnel with essential program information
• Respond to and provide crisis assistance and intervention as needed
• Provide consultation and educational services to school/community authorized persons
• Complete all clinical documentation and other medically necessary information in the RMHC electronic health record for the  people we serve both as required by agency policy and DHS standards in a timely manner. 
• Develop and update individual treatment plans as required
• Complete required standardized measurement tools for children and adolescents
• Provide medically necessary mental health treatment to children and adolescents and their family, as directed by RMHC Code of Conduct and Minnesota Professional Board standards and ethics
• Attend Multidisciplinary, Special Education, school, and other meetings as directed 
• Coordinate care and referrals with other service agencies and with families
• Provide program transportation as necessary
• Work a schedule sufficient to meet the needs of the school district(s) assigned
• Attend trainings as required by RMHC and the Department of Human Services to meet both minimum training requirements and mandated trainings 
• Ability to identify, understand, and respond to needs of clients
• Communicate with Clinical Supervisor regarding issues / updates for the people we serve as required by Department of Human Services and RMHC
• Follow all pertinent regulatory and statutory standards and guidelines, and all RMHC policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Willingness and ability to be trained in cultural competencies and to provide culturally appropriate treatment services to youth and their families
• Ability to provide services to the people we serve at or above the agency’s expected level of productivity
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with partnering agencies
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
• Flexibility to meet demands in a fluid and changing environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and crisis management skills
• Knowledge of local community resources and state mental health resources and systems.  
• Group and individual skills sufficient to provide CTSS services
• Understanding and knowledge of records and billing compliance
• Computer skills sufficient to utilize email and accurately document services into an electronic medical record
• Non-judgmental attitude towards others and a centered focus towards the people we serve
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team 
• Ability to effectively communicate English both verbally and in writing 
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, the people we serve and other parties 
• Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission 

Education and Experience:

• Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner as defined by the Minnesota Dept of Human Services. (4-year human service degree plus 2000 hours supervised mental health experience, or a Master’s degree in Human Services, or 4,000 hours supervised mental health experience). 
• A mental health practitioner for a child member must have training working with children.
• A mental health practitioner for an adult member must have training working with adults.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard
• Ability to deal with significant daily stress
• Ability to climb stairs and walk on uneven terrain
• Ability to utilize physical restraint policy as needed
• Sufficient vision to utilize a computer monitor
• Sufficient hearing acuity to accurately record or respond to another party both in person, on the phone, and in a group setting
• Able to articulate the English language in a manner that is sufficiently clear as to be easily understood.
• Maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and physical appearance

 EOE/AA