Position Title: Mental Health Practitioner

Compensation (Pay/Benefits): Our employees are our most valuable asset; therefore, we offer competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for these positions starts at $44,600 - $52,400 a year for full time, depending on qualifications (i.e., licensure and experience). This salary reflects a 40-hour workweek, annualized. Any agreed-upon reduction in weekly hours will be reflected in salary commensurately. Please inquire with interest. This position is benefits eligible, including health and dental insurance, health savings account with an employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, and retirement account with matching contribution. Additionally, we offer generous PTO, paid holiday schedule, childcare discount, and eligibility for loan forgiveness!

Program Summary

***This position is part of our downtown Nicollet Mall Location and offers the unique ability to serve diverse populations.

Program Summary:

St. David's Latino Responsive Preschool Day Treatment provides both early intervention and family support services to preschool age clients with autism spectrum disorder or another mental health diagnosis. Our approach to treatment is developmental, relational, and play-based, integrating mental health and pediatric therapies to provide support for clients and their families.

Position Overview:

• Work in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Mental Health Professionals. The Mental Health Practitioner I will support, plan and implement clinically informed and developmentally appropriate curriculum and a safe effective day treatment environment.
• Provide mental health services to children and families consistent with ethical best practices and St. David's Center mission, vision and values which results in a bridge between treatment milieu and home, improved client outcomes, and achieving targeted caseload enrollments.
• Complete documentation in accordance with laws and St. David's Center policies which results in clear communication to a variety of organizations and people regarding assessment, treatment goals, interventions, progress, and outcomes of enrolled clients.
• Demonstrate strong spirit of teamwork and flexibility by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and Mental Health Professionals which results in a positive and supportive team atmosphere.

This position offers the opportunity to work for an agency that is committed to inclusivity and diversity, employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients being served. St. David's Center accomplishes these objectives through supportive & collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.

Schedule -

Full Time - Mon - Fri - 32 -40 hr/weekly

Job Qualifications

Required:

**Must qualify as a Mental Health practitioner under DHS Rule 245.4871 Subdivision 26

• Experience working directly with children with mental health/spectrum diagnoses.

• Native Spanish Speaker.

• Must be read, write, and comprehend English.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field.

St. David's Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.