Patient Support Staff | EmPATH

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Work Shift:

8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Salary Range: $19.00 - $36.00Behavioral Health Rehab Assistant: $19.00 - $25.50 | Associate Behavioral Health Counselor: $23.00 - $36.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

The EmPATH team is a wells established team that is forward thinking and innovative. Your work would be greatly impacting not only the community you live in, but you would also be helping develop the future of behavioral health workers and the continuum of care while working with an adult and children population. If you've had dreams of how the community and world could experience behavioral health differently and love to think outside the box to meet people where they are at, this is the position for you!

This is a full time position that may require some weekends and holidays. We are looking for a Behavioral Health Rehab Assistant or an Associate Behavioral Health Counselor to join our tight-knit team.

Summary

Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders.

Job Description

Monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility. Observes and reports patient behaviors to clinical staff. Directly interacts with patients and is available for patient support. Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult patients with mental illness. Implements rehabilitation interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff. Implements independent living skills training with patients. Provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development. Ensures that patient chores and/or daily tasks are complete. May provide transportation for patients, as needed. Under direction, participates in the admission process for patients and ensures that rooms are prepped at time of discharge for the next admission. Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility. Depending on setting, may be responsible for medication distribution. Interventions that are in the treatment plan but outside the scope of practice for this role must be implemented by appropriately licensed clinical staff. Interventions outside the scope of the treatment plan require approval from the leadership team.

Qualifications

Behavioral Health Rehab Assistant:

Must meet state-specific requirements. Per Minnesota Statute, must hold a High School Diploma or GED and meet one of the following criteria:

-Agreed to work exclusively overnight shifts; or
-Completed 2,000 hours of work experience providing health and human services to individuals; or
-Completed three years of personal life experience with mental illness within the previous 10 years; or
-Completed three years of personal life experience as the primary caregiver to an adult with a mental illness, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; or
-Holds an Associate of Arts degree; or
-Completed 15 semester or 23 quarter hours post-secondary education in behavioral science or related field; or
-Holds an unencumbered registered nurse license.

A valid driver's license may be required, depending on department/facility.

OR

Associate Behavioral Health Counselor:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences or related field preferred, and completion of a practicum or internship.

In Minnesota, must follow Minnesota State statute defining Mental Health Practitioner.

At least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with: mental illness, substance use disorders or emotional disturbances, traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities,

OR,

Has at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and at least 2,000 hours of supervised work experience in the delivery of services to persons with: mental illness, substance use disorders or emotional disturbances, traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.