Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services
AFSCME Council No. 5  (AFSCME)
 
2024-12-16
2024-12-23
98770
Mental Health Prog Asst
None
Part Time
Anticipated Full Employer Contribution
Night10:00pm-8:00am
Varies
204
4WM - Willmar Reg Trt Ctr-AFSCME
MSHS Willmar
MSHS Willmar
Doug Doering
Doug.L.Doering@state.mn.us
Because this is a position assigned to the 206 bargaining unit, bidders will need to establish they possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities (position qualification(s)) required for appointment to the position. Please provide a statement explaining how your skills and experience demonstrate you possess the identified position qualification(s).
Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) Willmar provides rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. The Mental Health Program Assistant will perform specific tasks to improve functional skills of residents in providing short-term safe, quality and supportive residential services to Serious and Persistent Mentally Ill consumers. This position will also participate as an active member of the treatment team under the direction of the mental health practitioner and clinical supervisor.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Utilize the Illness Management and Recovery model and person-centered approach to assist consumers with the provision of reintegration and placement into the community to promote independence, autonomy, personal responsibility, and personal control.
• Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development, maintain appropriate professional behavior and utilize professional supervision.
• Provide transportation to consumers to achieve the goals of the service plan and proper utilization of a state vehicle when assigned to a designated site.
To qualify, applicants must have all of the following:
Meet the qualifications of the section 245I.04, subdivision 14, Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Possess and maintain a valid drivers license
Knowledge of:
Behavior modification theory/techniques sufficient to implement behavior management components of treatment plans.
Mental illness sufficient to design and implement individual treatment plans, identify and control aggressive/ violent/ inappropriate behavior.
Therapeutic intervention techniques sufficient to control aggressive or violent behavior.
Laws, rules, regulations and policies governing treatment of mental illness and vulnerable adults sufficient to protect the rights of clients/residents.
Ability to:
Perform basic health care procedures, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
Observe, interpret and document client behaviors sufficient to provide information needed for evaluation and treatment planning.
Read, write and speak English sufficient to interpret, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for mentally ill.
Interact with clients sufficient to assist in the delivery of group therapy, teach specialized and vocational skills, and teach recreation and life skills.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.