Job Summary
We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join our team! In this role, you will support clients by providing essential mental health services, including skill-building, education, rehabilitative care, functional assessments, level-of-care evaluations, and individualized treatment planning for adults.
We seek compassionate individuals who excel in team-oriented environments and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. We are specifically looking for motivated, hardworking, and dedicated professionals who can make a meaningful impact in our clients' lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist clients and support staff with daily programming
- Guide, support, and model effective mental health symptom management techniques
- Lead educational sessions to help clients better understand their mental health conditions
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healing environment for staff and clients
- Ensure necessary supplies and equipment are restocked as needed
- Keep detailed records of client interactions and promptly report any concerns
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- High school diploma plus
- 4,000 hours of supervised experience working with individuals diagnosed with Mental Illness (MI), Developmental Disability (DD), Intellectual Disability (ID), or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
OR
- Completion of 30 semester credits or 45 quarter credits in behavioral science or a related field plus
- Proof of a practicum or internship requiring direct client interaction focused on behavioral sciences or related fields
OR
- 2,000 hours of supervised experience working with individuals diagnosed with MI, DD, ID, or TBI
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or a related field plus
- Proof of a practicum or internship requiring direct client interaction focused on MI, DD, ID, or TBI
Additionally, candidates must pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background check.
Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Details
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected Hours: 20–40 hours per week
Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts
- 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (shift differential available)
- Every other weekend
Benefits & Work Setting
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical & Dental coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical Specialties:
- Mental Health
- Medication Management
- Psychiatry
Work Environment:
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Serving an adult population
Location: Lakeville
Gateway Health Services is a private, for-profit mental health agency located in Burnsville serving adults diagnosed with mental health disorders with a focus on providing resources, education, and community engagement to individuals from immigrant and refugee communities. Gateway Health Services is committed and passionate about providing person-centered, culturally competent, and holistic therapeutic services to the clients we serve. Gateway Health Services is composed of staff with extensive experience in providing one-on-one services to adults and families.
Gateway Health Services employs dedicated and experienced staff in the delivery of its services. Our leadership team is led by Mental Health Professionals with extensive experience in the delivery of mental health services.
Our Mental Health Practitioners hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a Social Service related field or a minimum of 2 years of social service professional experience. Our team is well trained in person centered planning and motivational interviewing. We strive to employ individuals who possess empathy, compassion and a desire to help people.
Our staff is our greatest asset – we say it often and with good reason. It is only with the determination and dedication of our staff that we can serve our clients, create success for the communities we serve, and continue to pursue our mission and vision.
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