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Hennepin County Mental Health Crisis Therapist, Senior in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary $68,177.50 - $102,952.76 Annually Job Number 24HSPH285KC012 Closing Date Continuous Description Hennepin County's Crisis Services area seeks multiple Senior Mental Health Crisis Therapists. These positions provide the opportunity to make a difference in diverse communities, enhance your clinical skills in a fast-paced, team environment, and be part of a department with the mission to strengthen communities by improving the health of individuals and families. Cope is a 24/7 mobile crisis program that provides crisis services in Hennepin County. Community members call Cope when they or loved ones are having a difficult time managing a crisis and/or are seeking community supports. As a team member, you will make decisions about an individual's safety in real time while assessing their strengths. Instead of managing a caseload, you will be providing consumers with safety planning and reassurance in times of crisis and with determining their needs and resources. It takes passion and a willingness to work with consumers in crisis. Hennepin County Public Health is committed to advancing health and racial equity. We recognize racism is a public health crisis. We are committed to change, and to co-creating solutions with those impacted to support communities where everyone experiences optimal health and wellness. Diverse voices are critical to this mission. We encourage you to join us in this work! Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Location and hours: These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 and remote as job duties require. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. The Mental Health Mobile Crisis program operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some shifts will require working overnights, weekends, and/or holidays. The shifts are as follows: Sunday Wednesday 3 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday 12:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. and Thursday, Friday 8:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. Wednesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday 2 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Friday - Monday 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. A shift differential of $1.00 per hour will be paid for nights and weekends. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type: These are full-time, benefit earning positions. These positions are internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior Psychiatric. Click here to view the job classification specification. In these positions, you will: Conduct initial mental health screening of adults, children, and adolescents in crisis via phone to determine client needs. Provide mobile crisis assessment for adults, adolescents, children, and/or families in a client s home, community setting, or through telehealth. Complete mental status examinations, determine appropriate provisional diagnoses, and develop short-term treatment goals and intervention plans based on the individual's identified needs. Complete documentation in electronic medical record according to statute. Manage adult protection calls received through the Social Service Information System (SSIS). Collaborate and consult with other mental health professionals, case managers, and family members with the appropriate authorization. Provide services including short term therapy and bridge to long-term professional supports.