Mental Health Practitioner - Youth ACT Job at Radias Health, Saint Paul, MN

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  • Radias Health
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

RADIAS Health is excited to announce a NEW Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team starting this summer!

The Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team is a specialized program designed to provide comprehensive, community-based mental health services to adolescents and young adults aged 14-20 who are living with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders and reside in the metro area. The program aims to support youth in achieving their personal recovery goals, enhancing their quality of life, and fostering independence.

Key Features:

  1. Holistic Care Approach:
  • The Youth ACT Team employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating psychiatric care, therapy, case management, co-occurring treatment, nursing, and peer support to address the diverse needs of each individual.

  • Services are tailored to the unique developmental and cultural needs of young people, ensuring that care is both age-appropriate and culturally sensitive.

  • Community-Based Services:

  • The program emphasizes delivering services in the community, including at home, school, or other preferred locations, to reduce barriers to access and promote engagement.

  • The team is available 24/7 to provide crisis intervention and support, ensuring that help is always accessible when needed.

  • Individualized Treatment Plans:

  • Each participant receives a personalized treatment plan developed collaboratively with the youth, their family, and other key supports.

  • Plans are flexible and regularly updated to reflect the evolving needs and goals of the individual.

  • Comprehensive Support:

  • The Youth ACT Team provides a wide range of services, including psychiatric evaluation and medication management, individual and family therapy, substance use treatment, and life skills training.

  • The program also offers support with education, employment, housing, and social integration to help youth build a foundation for long-term success.

  • Family and Peer Involvement:

  • Recognizing the importance of family and peer support, the program actively involves family members and peers in the treatment process.

  • Family education and support is available to help families understand and navigate the mental health system.

_ The expected salary range for this position is based on several factors including market, funding, candidates experience level, skills, schedule, training, and related knowledge. Our ranges are developed and published as good faith estimates for the position. _

Starting Salary Range: $59,773 - $65,243

Office benefit package (covers parking/remote expenses): $180/month subject to change

The  Mental Health Practitioner  provides trauma informed treatment interventions that integrate clinical and psychiatric rehabilitation strategies. Practitioners guide person centered planning practices, assessing for and integrating culturally congruent responses. Additional job responsibilities include helping people access and maintain benefits and community resources, providing care coordination with external providers, connecting with natural supports, and providing crisis intervention services.

The work schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; position is expected to be part of an on-call rotation for providing clinical consultation after hours. Start date is late June 2025!

Duties:

  • Work with the team to provide ACT services for clients, assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall recovery goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the treatment team.

  • Facilitate development of comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, substance abuse treatment, and other tools necessary to promote recovery.

  • Work with clients on all aspects of psychiatric rehabilitation, support, and psychotherapeutic interventions identified in the treatment plan, including Medication Assistance and Support.

  • Will provide coaching and education on independent living skills such as cooking, shopping, cleaning, personal hygiene, transportation, budgeting, organization, and housing.

  • Collaborate with the Vocational Specialist to encourage competitive employment and assist in fostering positive work skills for clients.

  • Collaborate with ACT nurse and health care providers to promote the client's physical and dental wellness goals.

  • Attend commitment and other court hearings as required.  Complete required court reports, and testify when requested. 

  • File reports with Vulnerable Adult, Child Protection, the Ombudsman’s Office, and other mandated/required reports when applicable. 

  • Collaborate with the Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist in assessing, planning and treating substance abuse for clients with co-occurring disorders in individual or group settings.

  • Work within a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrist, team leader, mental health professionals/practitioners, certified peer specialist, nurses, vocational specialist, substance abuse specialist, and team coordinator.  

  • Actively and assertively engage with the clients and their family members/significant others, including landlords and employers, and schools (with client approval).

  • Provide on-call crisis intervention covering evening hours and serve as a backup to evening and weekend staff on a rotating schedule.

  • Available to work weekend, evening, and holidays as needed. 

  • Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings.

  • Provide transportation when applicable to clients' treatment plan goals.

  • Promptly respond to email, text, and telephone communication.

  • Complete all documentation, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner per ACT policy and procedure manual.

  • Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development; maintain appropriate professional behavior and participate in supervision as determined by supervisor.

  • Actively participate in the coordination and discharge planning with clients for IRTS, hospital, treatment, and other community services 

  • Maintain a pattern of regular work hours.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field.

  • 2,000 hours supervised experience working with individuals with mental illness.

Benefits

  • 4 weeks PTO first year of employment
  • Casual dress code
  • 12 holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Health Saving Accounts (HSA) + employer contribution and Flexible Saving Accounts (FSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Dependent Care Account (DCA) + employer contribution
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure fees
  • 403b retirement plan with an employer percentage match
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Bereavement and paid parental leave
  • Wellness program to support employee overall health and well-being
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart
  • Pet insurance

RADIAS Health is proud to be a LGBTQIA+, anti-racist, all-inclusive, and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

RADIAS Health is committed to pay transparency and equity, providing all employees and applicants with access to starting salary.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Summer work, Casual work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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