Armhs Practitioner/Worker

The Fraser Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Practitioner will provide services to persons 18 years and older. You will assist clients with a mental health diagnosis with possible co-occurring developmental or intellectual disabilities to overcome barriers, develop coping skills, and live as independently as possible.

The ARMHS Practitioner will provide mental health services to adults with active mental health diagnoses to live as independently as possible. You will assist clients in setting goals and implementing objectives and interventions so that the individual is able to accomplish their goals and function independently in the community.

Qualifications

• Must qualify in one of the following:

• At least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and 2,000 clinical hours of experience providing services to individuals with disabilities

• 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals

• Master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.

• Previous experience developing and contributing to a treatment plan for clients

• Demonstrated respect for and sensitivity to family and cultural issues

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities highly preferred

• Valid Minnesota driver's license, acceptable record, and access to reliable vehicle

• Ability to pass DHS background check

• Highly independent and ability to take self-initiative, as this position is community based and independent in nature

• Effective communication skills

• Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with a focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness and reflection.

Diagnoses/Caseload:

• Anxiety, Depression, SMI (severe mental illness), Autism, Bipolar. Many clients have co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities with their mental health diagnosis

• Meet clients in their homes or in the community; client sessions last between 1-2 hours and may meet multiple times per week, depending on client needs.

Many clients are dually served within Fraser (i.e. adults in group homes, independent living and supportive living)

Schedule/Location:

• Monday- Friday regular business hours.

• Minimum two days until 6pm; the other days will be until 5pm.

• ARMHS services will be provided in-home, in the community, and virtually.

• Based out of Fraser Coon Rapids or Bloomington, this role is primarily virtual and community-based

• Travel required

Fraser offers

• Compensation is consistent and you receive mileage reimbursement even when clients cancel or no-show

• Scheduled performance feedback & opportunity for pay raises based on performance

• Work-life balance is important; Fraser offers generous paid time off

• Childcare discount at Fraser School

• Referral bonuses

• Fraser cellphone and laptop for work purposes

Pay

• Starting pay is $50,000, depending on qualifications

Fraser is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Fraser values a diverse staff to ensure the best outcomes for our diverse client base. We are committed to anti-racism at Fraser. Our anti-racism committee assesses, develops, and implements numerous initiatives ranging from recruiting and retaining diverse staff to staff training and more.

If you are having trouble applying or have questions, please contact Fraser HR at careers@fraser.org. If you have successfully submitted your application, you will get a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folders, then contact us as we may not have received your application. Thank you for considering Fraser!

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