ARMHS Mental Health Practitioner

Job Summary

To provide rehabilitative services to adults with mental illness, in the form of instruction, support, and assistance for the purpose of promoting psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living skills. The practitioner works directly under the ARMHS Treatment Director and ARMHS Clinical Supervisor, providing Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS).

Program Overview

Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) is a program that provides intensive rehabilitative services to individuals ages 18+ who have a mental health diagnosis. Reach’s ARMHS program provides services to individuals living in Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey Counties. Practitioners meet with individuals in their homes or communities to build basic living and social skills.

Work Details

Qualified candidates will provide skills training in the individual’s home or community, be able to work both day and evenings, and work independently. Full time (40 hours) or part time (32 hours or under) options available.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 13 floating holidays (for F/T employees)
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Short-term Disability/Long-term Disability
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications & Skills

Candidates must meet state criteria for classification as a Mental Health Practitioner. Mental Health Practitioners providing services for the treatment of mental illness must have completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and one of the following:

• Have at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with a mental illness or a substance use disorder; or a traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability.
• Completed a practicum or internship that required direct interaction with adult or child clients and was focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; or be in the process of completing a practicum or internship as part of a formal undergraduate or graduate training program in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Holds a master’s or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.

Ideal candidates are self‑starters with good teaching skills, flexible, easily adapt to changes, and have foundational skills in motivational interviewing. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, possess a valid driver’s license in good standing, and maintain current auto insurance.

Salary

$25 per hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

Reach for Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.