Headway Emotional Health Services Hopkins , MN 55343
Posted 1 month ago
Youable is seeking a Day Treatment Mental Health Worker, a role that provides behavioral management to adolescent clients in a Day Treatment Program. This includes collaboration, education and support in the academic classroom and behavioral management in the Day Treatment.
The Mental Health Worker works directly with adolescents in leading therapeutic skills groups in the program. This position creates a positive therapeutic milieu by building trusting relationships and supports both the educational team and therapists in behavior management of clients by observing and intervening when needed.
Location: Hopkins
Start: ASAP
JOB FUNCTIONS
Develop and participate in therapeutic experiential activities; coordinate with therapists to ensure activities are guided by treatment and behavior plans
Implement medically necessary treatment strategies in the individual treatment plan and the individual behavioral plan
Provide positive, proactive behavior management such as monitoring time-outs and individualized interventions
Serve as a role model for clients by demonstrating positive, proactive and respectful communication
Provide de-escalation, early intervention and crisis intervention for clients
Act as a liaison between academic and treatment portions of the day
Supervise and participate in meals, clean up, and therapeutic play activities
Document experiential activities and ensure that this documentation is accessible to Day Treatment staff
Document the delivery of services in written progress notes compliant with CTSS and Rule 29/47
Participate in clinical consultation of clients with supervisor, professional consultants and program staff
Understand and competently adhere to all mandated reporting expectations
Participate in training sessions to strengthen clinical knowledge and skills
Transport clients as necessary, to engage in experiential activities
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field
If Bachelor's Degree is in Social Work, must be licensed as LSW
A minimum of one year experience working with youth in a therapeutic environment
Ability to collaborate and work within a team
Ability to work in a fast paced, sometimes stressful environment
Proficient computer skills in Word and Excel
Preferred but not required
Experience working with adolescents
Proven de-escalation and crisis-management skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High degree of organization and attention to detail
Proven ability to identify and resolve problems
Ability to collaborate and utilize the skills of program team and other staff
Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with youth that are experiencing emotional dysregulation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, identify strengths in individuals and systems and positively motivate others
Ability to think on your feet during a crisis
General Knowledge of county and state rules, laws and guidelines
Professionals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, place of residence, political affiliation, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law. Youable provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This position is full time, 40 hours per week year-round. Youable is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace.
Headway Emotional Health Services