***The expected salary range for this position is based on several factors including market, funding, candidates experience level, skills, training, and related knowledge. Our ranges are developed and published as good faith estimates for the position.***
Starting Salary Range: $86,302 - $90,638 + Office Benefit Package (on-call expenses): $80/Month subject to change
RADIAS Health is hiring a full-time Mental Health Therapist to work at our Community Foundations Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) program. The IRTS program provides recovery-oriented, evidence-based treatment and rehabilitative services for 16 adults struggling with acute symptoms of mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders.
This Mental Health Therapist functions as an integral part of a treatment team and is responsible for providing individual and group therapy and participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning by developing treatment plans, assessments and crisis intervention strategies. The Mental Health Therapist also coordinates with case managers, family members and other community providers to help ensure a continuum of care. This included monthly meetings and discharge planning.
Available Hours:
- Full-time: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm, 40 hours per week
- Location: Works onsite at the Community Foundations IRTS facility located in Maplewood, MN
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Functions as a Primary therapist for residents admitted to the program.
- Performs diagnostic assessments if needed.
- Coordinates the admission process for new residents in concert with other team members
- Responsible for the development of the Individual’s Treatment Plan, Individual Vulnerable Adult Plan, Emergency Service Plan.
- Identifies individuals prone to having behavior emergencies and develops additional programming appropriate for their needs.
- Helps defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies.
- Responsible for coordination of their clients’ care. Establishes case conferences that include the case manager, treatment team, family member or other persons the client may wish to have present. Contacts resident’s family, therapists, case manager, as needed.
- Produces timely reports (i.e. Quarterlies, Vulnerable Adults reports, requirements under MS 253B, etc.).
- Provides individual therapy with residents, couple and/or family counseling when appropriate.
- Provides group therapy.
- Upon successful completion of required medication test, administers medications according to ReEntry House IRTS policy and procedures under the supervision of the facility’s nurse.
- Function as a surveillance committee member and coordinates internal investigations and reports.
- Is familiar and maintain compliance with applicable Minnesota Statutes or rules, including, but not limited to DHS Rule 36 (category I), MDH SLF (Class A), MS 253B, Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, Duty to Warn, Minnesota Data Practices Act.
- Facilitate discharge planning of residents and provide follow-up and assistance to the aftercare coordinator.
- Utilize crisis assessment tools for suicidal and aggressive behavior.
- On-call rotation for mental health crises and other emergencies including last minute shift coverage.
- During scheduled rotation, with support from the Business Coordinator, secure coverage for any missed shifts, planned or unplanned, using all available agency resources. This may include on-site coverage for client care and per DHS requirements if no other coverage is secured.