Behavioral Health Practitioner II - Lyric Lane (Fridley)

**IRTS Behavioral Health Practitioner II / Mental Health Counselor** **Starting Pa** **y:** $55,000, based on qualifications **Location:** Lyric Lane - Fridley **Schedule** **:** Monday - Friday evenings 3:00pm to 11:00pm TMH’s **Behavioral Health Practitioner II** provide planning, structure, and guidance to residents receiving intensive rehabilitation treatment services. **Behavioral Health Practitioner Responsibilities:** - Establish supportive and motivational relationships with residents; coach residents to utilize coping strategies and complete activities of daily living; assist in the completion of independent living skills, and provide rehabilitative skills training. - Observe residents for changes in health symptoms; redirect maladaptive behaviors; perform behavioral management interventions; and de-escalate mental health crises. - Complete functional assessments and intake interviews for new clients and complete program orientation. - Develop discharge plans and complete the discharge process with clients exiting the program. - Meet daily with clients individually or in group settings to support client goals and needs for managing their illness. - Perform delegated nursing services, including the administration of medications, as unlicensed personnel under the direction of the nursing staff. - Ensure residents and their guests are following site guidelines to ensure the facility is safe and secure. - Maintain client records in an electronic health record system. - Collaborate with other staff members, consultants, interns, and/or volunteers. **Behavioral Health Practitioner II** **Requirements:** - Must meet the definition of Behavioral Health Practitioner per Department of Human Services licensing requirements - 1-2 years of experience, 30 college credits in behavioral health, or combination required - Experience working with adults with SPMI, chemical dependency issues, and co-occurring disorders preferred **Touchstone Mental Health Mission and Values:** Touchstone Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health and wellbeing. - Dignity and respect are cornerstones of all our interactions. - Diversity, equity and inclusion create a welcoming culture that reflects compassion and embraces differences. - Innovation, excellence and collaboration in our work helps us set the standard for mental health services and assures safe and affordable housing for the people we serve. - Person-centered approaches ensure that all people have the right to make informed choices about their lives. *Touchstone Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve and live in. People of color and LGBTQ-Identified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.*