Join our new RISE program as a Mental Health Practitioner in Winona, MN!

The RISE program is an after school program providing services to at-risk youth and caregivers. This position is a full time benefited position

As the area’s leading provider of human services, Family & Children’s Center is looking for talented, motivated, caring & compassionate employees who want to build better tomorrows for children, families and individuals in the community. Your hard work and service changes lives and changes futures. FCC offers a positive, compassionate, and driven team of individuals and programs that support the health, healing, and meaningful life of all who seek our services.

BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Mental Health Practitioner is responsible for delivering mental health interventions to youth involved in the RISE program. The Mental Health Practitioner assists the clients in moving forward with treatment and accomplishing their treatment goals. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide mental health interventions for clients as directed by the Program Supervisor.
2. Review treatment paperwork/assessments and ensure skills are being taught accordingly.
3. Ensure that all documentation is completed according to policies and procedures and current governing standards.
4. Participate as a member of the RISE team including, but not limited to, assisting in the coordination of the daily program operations, attending weekly staff meetings and maintaining relationships and communication to assure appropriate care for clients.
5. Provide family and/or individual skills training as directed by the Program Supervisor and document sessions according to governing standards.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:

Education, Training & Work Experience: Required high school diploma or the equivalent; or (2) years of experience as a primary caregiver to a child with mental illness within the previous ten years. Preferred: holds a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.

Scope of practice: While under the treatment supervision of a mental health professional, a mental health behavioral aide may practice psychosocial skills with a child client according to the child's treatment plan and individual behavior plan that a mental health professional, clinical trainee, or mental health practitioner has previously taught to the child

Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge in mental health interventions and skills training. Candidate must possess knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and be able work with youth using this skill set. Candidate must have the ability to build appropriate rapport with clientele and form age appropriate limits and boundaries.

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Normal classroom environment with related indoor and outdoor conditions. Requires use of nonviolent crisis intervention methods.

Benefits at FCC:

• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays – plus an additional floating holiday! 
• Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
• Health Savings Account- FCC makes monthly contributions!
• Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
• Short term and long-term disability insurance available
• 401(K) Savings Plan- FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
• Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
• Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!