Mental Health Counselor

Starting Pay: $55,000, based on qualifications
Location: Two Rivers - South Minneapolis (Howe)

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 12pm-8pm

TMH’s Mental Health Counselors (MHC’s) provide planning, structure, and guidance to residents receiving intensive rehabilitation treatment services.

Mental Health Counselor 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.

Mental Health Counselor Requirements:

Must meet the definition of Mental 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.

Touchstone Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health and well-being. Each year, Touchstone helps more than 2,500 individuals regain their confidence, embrace their self-worth, find a sense of belonging and hope for their future. Our dedicated staff works with them to bridge the divide between community, mental and physical health, and to make it possible to move toward mental health recovery. Our Vision All people whose lives are affected by mental illness flourish with access to effective treatment, quality housing, supportive services, and communities that are inclusive and welcoming. Our Values - 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 assure 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.

Mental Health Counselor - Two Rivers (Minneapolis)

Mental Health Counselor - Two Rivers (Minneapolis)

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