EEOC Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary:
The ACT Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the ACT multidisciplinary team and is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, assessing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals and collaborating with community providers, providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist, delivering a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, and sharing case management responsibilities with other staff. The Registered nurse provides chart management for an assigned group of clients, including responsibility for developing, writing, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with other team members. This position also includes educating and supporting clients’ families and advocating for clients’ rights and preferences.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
NoneDuties/Responsibilities:
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care and health education to individuals served by the ACT team, with the majority of services delivered in the community (e.g., individual’s home, hospitals, shelters, etc).
Services include:
Manage the medication system, administer and document medication treatment.
Transcribe and fill prescription orders.Oversee and monitor medication storage and inventory. Assemble medication deliveries, manage IM injections, and maintain accurate documentation (e.g.,MAR). Communicate medication changes with the team in real-time.Screen and monitor individuals for medical problems/side effects.
Conduct regular screenings and assessments for medical conditions and medication side effects. Monitor and response to pre-existing medical conditions.Communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers .
Document services in the Electronic Medical Record. Participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning reviews. Attend medical appointments with clients when possible. Maintain communication with inpatient/outpatient providers using health communication forms.Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities.
Provide symptom education to improve self-awareness and self-management. Assess and support behavior change around risky behaviors. Offer education and support around chronic illness, preventative screenings, and wellness. Promote smoking cessation and health self-management strategies.Educate team members about psychiatric symptoms and side effects.
Provide formal and informal training to team members regarding medication side effects and symptom management. Contribute to team-wide understanding during daily meetings.Support medication adherence strategies.
Collaborate with the psychiatrist and team to improve adherence using tools such as behavioral tailoring, pill organizers and reminders, long-acting injectable medication when appropriate, etc.Miscellaneous:
Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities. Provide psychiatric rehabilitation and ADL support in the community, including, but not limited to maintaining housing, supporting personal hygiene, nutrition, and household management, assisting with accessing entitlements or employment, coordinating primary and specialty medical care, and completing miscellaneous duties and projects based on client needs. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records in accordance with Federal, State, County, and treatment program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor. Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards. Participate fully as a member of the Spero Assertive Community Treatment Team as a supportive, reliable, positive, collaborative, and professional team member during the development of individual treatment planning, daily team meetings, and crisis intervention. Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to maintain certification and stay current with best practices in peer support.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of approaches and interventions used to support others in recovery and resiliency, demonstrating efforts as self-directed recovery. Knowledgeable of community resources and how to connect individuals to those resources. Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; ability to maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to individuals and groups; ability to speak, read, and write English. Ability to provide documentation consistent with department standards for quality and timeliness; willingness to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, coworkers, and other agencies. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Valid Minnesota Driver’s license and ability to transport clients. Ability and willingness to discuss recovering experiences during the interview process.Education and Experience:
The Registered Nurse may have a master’s, bachelor’s, or associate degree in nursing, must have an unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Minnesota and should have at least one year of experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting.
Physical Requirements:
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception, stands; sits; moves about the work area; clients 1 floor of stairs; lifts, pushes, pulls, moves carts and carries items weight up to 5 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in clients homes or other areas exposed to dust or second-hand smoke; may work in uneven areas.
Work Environment:
This position operates within a dynamic and collaborative Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. You will work collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including case managers, peer specialists, nurses, therapists, and psychiatrists, in a supportive and respectful environment. The ACT team provides services primarily in the community, including clients’ homes, community settings, and the office. This role requires flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations. The team emphasizes a client-centered, recovery-oriented approach, valuing the unique experiences of each individual served.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for carrying out the job duties of Children’s Mental Health Case Management. The case manager is responsible for assessing client needs, planning for service implementation, coordinating services on behalf of clients, and monitoring services for consistency and efficiency. Case managers are expected to interact professionally with internal and external community providers, perform related work tasks as required or assigned and comply with Minnesota Rule 79 in delivery of Children’s Mental Health Case Management services.
Case managers may be assigned to perform job responsibilities in one or more than one of the counties under the jurisdiction of Minnesota Prairie County Alliance. Under the direct supervision of Director of Children’s Services - SPERO and assigned Minnesota Prairie County Alliance Child and Family Supervisor(s).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
NoneDuties/Responsibilities:
Deliver services according to SPERO and State of Minnesota guidelines for Children’s Mental Health Case Management.Maintain a variety of records, including individual client records, time records and travel records in a timely manner. Required to submit these records to other departments as requested.Assure that all client and collateral contacts are documented according to SPERO and State of Minnesota guidelines and that an electronic copy is maintained in the client chart. Assure that client insurance coverage is requested at intake and updated on an ongoing basis. Interview client and family, review records and confer with collateral sources including other professionals to identify client needs.Develop client Functional Assessments based on the Diagnostic Assessment and information provided by the family and other collateral sources and review/update every 6 months. Ensure the Clinical Supervisor receives a copy of all clients’ Comprehensive Evaluations, both initial and others obtained while case is open. Ensuring eligibility is determined at least once every 3 years. Assure that required Clinical Supervisor signatures are obtained on the ITP, FA, and Out of Home Placement Plan (as needed). Develop an Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) within 60 days of opening the CTCM case including measurable goals and objectives based on the Functional Assessment and recommendations from the Diagnostic Assessment. Notify and consult client’s assigned mental health professional, Minnesota Prairie County Alliance supervisor, and SPERO Clinical Supervisor when client experiences a significant change in status. Review and update the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) according to changes in client status, or at least every 6 months, documenting clients’ progress during the previous 6 months. Coordinate referrals of client and family to community resources needed to meet client needs and the ITP goals and objectives.Develop and/or review Crisis Response Plans /Safety Plans with clients and families semi-annually or more frequently as needed.Assist other Case Managers with urgent tasks as needed. Communicate promptly with office co-workers and supervisors regarding schedule and schedule changes.Comply with Clinical Supervision and Continuing Education requirements as outlined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services for Children’s mental health case management.Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Requirements:Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Staff must successfully pass all background and credentialling requirements for facility and position. Staff must have a desire to work with children and families in their home, in the community or at the office.Staff must be able to demonstrate independence and initiative in completing job responsibilities as well as effective verbal and written communication skills.Staff will have knowledge of child and adolescent developmental stages and child and adolescent mental health diagnosis. Staff must have knowledge of evidence-based practices when working with children/adolescents and family systems, de-escalation strategies and techniques.Staff must have a valid driver’s license/ auto insurance/ reliable vehicle / be willing to provide transportation for clients.Education and Experience:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields, including but not limited to social work, psychology or nursing from an accredited college or university.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree as above, four (4) years’ experience in human services field, two (2) of those years as a children’s mental health case manager.Physical Requirements:
Must be able to transport clients in the community or to appointments as required.Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting in a professional and timely manner.Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development; maintain appropriate professional behavior and participate in scheduled supervision.Complete training as assigned.Sit at a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer.Maintain regular work hours as determined and assigned.Work Environment:
Understands the confidential nature of organizational information and maintains confidence.Experience in the use of some office equipment such as copy machine, fax machine, postage machine, programmable telephone system, EMR system, etc.Familiarity with standard computer functions, including keyboarding, and applications including e-mail.Work responsibilities may be completed in the client’s home, various community locations or the agency office. Read LessSpero’s Mobile Response Team provides immediate support for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The goal of services is to provide support and empower people in resolving the immediate crisis in a safe, health and effective manner. The Stabilization/Mobile Response Practitioner is a mental health practitioner with specialized training in crisis response. This individual provides assessment, intervention, and stabilization services to clients in the community who are in crisis. The mobile response worker will consult and take direction from the mental health professional and will directly report to the Mobile Response Program Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• No
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Provide mental health crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services in the community based on the crisis assessment and intervention treatment plan. These services include making referrals to other services, providing supportive counseling and skills training, collaborating with other service providers in the community and provide education to member’s family and significant others regarding mental illness and how to support the client
• Take mental health crisis calls from First Call for Help crisis line, mental health professionals, hospital emergency rooms, and law enforcement
• Provide short term, intensive, culturally specific, mental health services to help clients (and family members) to cope with immediate stressors, identify and utilize available resources and strengths, and to assist the individual in crisis in returning to a baseline level of functioning.
• Complete mobile crisis risk assessment which includes gathering information from collateral sources, i.e. First Call, Law Enforcement and/or other referral entity.
• While providing direct client services(assessment/stabilization) staff provide support and education on stress reduction and coping skills, use of verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Develop a crisis treatment plan and create goals, objectives, and interventions with the client
• The crisis worker will utilize the on-call professional for direction and support and follow directions as provided by the professional.
• Other job duties include gathering data for reporting purposes, attending monthly required meetings, completing required trainings and complying with accurate reporting of time and billing submission.
• Provide for one’s own personal growth through professional reading, attendance at workshops, seminars and conferences while maintaining appropriate requirements for one’s specific development.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Ability to collaborate with community partners and providers and interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally
· Written and communication skills
· Interpersonal understanding/empathy and integrity
· Clinical Judgement
· Able to handle confidential information responsibly
· Ability to make decisions in the context of strategic vision and program requirements
Education and Experience:
Meet the requirements of a mental health practitioner practitioner by meeting at least one of the following criteria:
o An individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner through relevant coursework if the individual completes at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and:
o Has at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with:
1. A mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
2. A traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
o Is fluent in the non-English language of the ethnic group to which at least 50 percent of the individual's clients belong, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
OR
o An individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner through work experience if the individual:
o Has at least 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with:
1. A mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
2. A traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to clients;
Physical Requirements:
• Hear and speak in order to use telephones and communicate with people inside and outside the office.
• Be able to travel to recipient's location.
• Visual ability to review detailed reports and information, and to use the computer for keyboarding.
• Must be able to manage stairs and ambulate freely in order to access clients in their home if needed.
Work Environment:
The employee must be available and ready to respond to crisis situations whenever they are on-call and must have the ability to meet with the client in crisis in their home, office, or community, if safe to do so. Must be able to be comfortable in a variety of settings, being able to manage stressful and highly chaotic situations with a calm demeanor.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:EEOC Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary:
This position assures supervision and safety of the residents and facility. Under the direction of the mental health professional, the mental health practitioner provides direct supportive services (mental health and chemical health) and emergency intervention when needed. Tasks include resident education on mental health issues, completing crisis assessments, various screenings tools, providing coping skill education and modeling (deep breathing, muscle relaxation, distraction, visualization, etc.), and prompting and observing residents to meet their activities of daily living. Complete professional documentation of client interaction. Coordinate and communicate with relevant professionals related to the care and well-being of the residents.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Respond immediately to emergency situations following established policies and procedures.Closely monitor activities throughout the facility and conduct periodic room checks.Facilitate individual and group interventions and educational lessons using Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery (E-IMR) or BRITE curriculums or materials provided by the Treatment Director.Provide a supportive recovery environment and strengths-based perspective with all residents.Assist with the daily functions of the facility, including but not limited to clear documentation, maintain confidentiality, assisting with admissions and discharges, ordering supplies, tracking schedules and appointments, completing agency and county forms, agency and DHS reports, some data tracking, management of petty cash and activity funds, and maintaining electronic health records.Prompt and assist residents in independent daily living skills, organization, and cleaning of resident rooms, social activities, and healthy exercise.Maintain safe access to and supervise residents as they take medications to ensure compliance and accuracy.Support the operation of the program which includes pick up and set up meals from the contracted vendor, properly store food, clean up the kitchen and dining room following each meal, provide timely transportation of residents to access health–related or essential services, and as needed cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, mopping kitchen and bathroom floors, launder the towels and linens)Ensure personal and professional growth through professional reading, attendance at workshops, seminars and conferences while maintaining appropriate requirements for one’s specific development.Provide on-call coverage.Requirements:Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Written and communication skills.
• Interpersonal understanding/empathy and integrity
• Clinical Judgement
• Able to manage confidential information responsibly.
Education and Experience:
1. Must pass required Applicant Background check
2. Meets the standards for Mental Health Practitioner per DHS guidelines as listed below.
• Meet at least one of the following criteria:
o An individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner through relevant coursework if the individual completes at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and: Has at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with:
• A mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
• A traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
o Is fluent in the non-English language of the ethnic group to which at least 50 percent of the individual's clients belong, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
OR
o An individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner through work experience if the individual:
Has at least 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with:
• A mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
• A traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to clients;
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to move about the building at a rapid pace in response to emergencies.
• Must be able to perceive, assess, and respond to resident needs rapidly and accurately.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts with alertness to resident and facility needs.
• Must be able to perform reaching and lifting activities of up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to perform household cleaning duties to include mopping, dusting, plunging toilets, moving furniture, and keeping walkways safe and clear of snow and ice.
• Must maintain a valid Minnesota driving license with a safe record.
Work Environment:
• Mainly in the residential facility, moving throughout the building to address resident needs.
• Organizing and facilitating group outings into the community and in a variety of community settings.
• On property grounds, supervising residents, doing minor upkeep or when engaged in resident interactions outside.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Read LessEEOC Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Summary:
This position exists to ensure supervision and safety of the residents and facility. Under the direction of the mental health professional, staff provide direct supportive services (mental health and chemical health) and emergency intervention when needed. Tasks include resident education on mental health issues, completing crisis assessments, functional assessments, various screenings tools, providing coping skill education and modeling (deep breathing, muscle relaxation, distraction, visualization, etc.) prompting and observing residents to meet their activities of daily living. Providing supervision of Mental Health Rehabilitation Workers. Complete professional documentation of client interaction. Coordinate and communicate with relevant professionals related to the care and wellbeing of the residents.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Supervise residents to assure their health and safety; plus.
Respond immediately to emergency situations following established policies and procedures. Facilitate one-to-one and group interventions and educational lessons using Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) or Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT)materials or materials provided by the MH Professional Consult with the mental health professional on any psychiatric emergency, and follow directions as given. Provide a supportive, recovery model and strengths-based perspective with all residents. Complete all client skill building and mental health interventions as assigned by the mental health professional. Closely monitor activities throughout the facility Conduct periodic room checks throughout the facility. Regularly conduct fire drills, severe weather drills Maintain safe access to medications for residents. Follow instructions and directions from lead staff.Performs miscellaneous projects and completes various tasks as requested by management, including but not limited to:
Maintain a clean and safe environment.Remove hazards, including snow and ice, from walkways. Provide appropriate security for hazardous materials. Complete housekeeping duties if needed and not completed by the janitor, including:Vacuuming and dusting Mopping kitchen and bathroom floorsLaunder the towels and linens.Prompt and assist residents in daily chores, organization, and cleaning of resident rooms. Supervise residents as they take medications to ensure compliance and accuracy.Meals: Pick up and set up meals from the contracted vendor and safely store food and clean up the kitchen and dining room following each meal.Provide timely transportation of residents to access health–related or essential services. Provide on-site and off-site recreational activities.Provide timely transportation to and from activities.Promote resident involvement in recreational activities. Participate with residents during activities, assisting residents in identifying the healthy results from exercise.Education, Experience and Credentials:
You must pass the required Applicant Background check.Be 21 years of age or above.Meets the standards for Mental Health Practitioner by DHS guidelines as listed below.Mental health practitioners providing services for the treatment of mental illness must be qualified in at least one of the following five ways (Preferred qualifications includes: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field):
A. Holds a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science/related field, from an accredited college/university and meets either a or b:
a. has at least 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to recipients with mental illness
b. is fluent in the non-English language of the cultural group to which at least 50% of the practitioners recipients, completes 40 hours of training in the delivery of services to recipients with mental illness, and receives clinical supervision from a mental health professional at least once a week until the requirements of 2000 hours of supervised experience are met
B. Has at least 6000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to recipients with mental illness. Hours worked as a mental health behavioral aide I or II under CTSS may be included in the 6000 hours of experience for child recipients.
C. Is a graduate student in one of the mental health professional disciplines and is formally assigned by an accredited college/university to an agency or facility for clinical training.
D. Holds a master’s or other graduate degree in one of the mental health professional disciplines from an accredited college/university.
E. Tribally certified mental health practitioner who is serving a federally recognized Indian tribe.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to manage confidential information responsibly.The ability to effectively relate to residents in community or facility.Availability and flexibility to work additional hours, as need dictates.Skills needed: Clarity in verbal and written communication, sensitivity, accuracy, good logic, adaptability and flexibility, teamwork in an interdisciplinary setting, sense of humor, initiative, stress tolerance and safety awareness.Physical Requirements:
Must be able to independently conduct fire drills twice yearly and accept direction when drills are assigned. Must be ambulatory with ability to walk up and down steps regularly and rapidly.Must be able to move about the building at a rapid pace in response to emergencies.Must be able to perceive, assess, and respond to resident needs rapidly and accurately.Must be able to work assigned shifts with alertness to resident and facility needs. Must be able to supervise residents in medication self-administration with accuracy. (Safe Harbour Registered Nurse to work with Staff to regularly assess skills for supervision of resident medication self-administration) Must be able to perform reaching and lifting activities of up to 30 pounds.Must be able to perform household cleaning duties to include mopping, dusting, plunging toilets, moving furniture, and keeping walkways safe and clear of snow and ice.Must maintain a valid Minnesota driving license with a safe record.Must have own vehicle and be able to drive the Center’s vehicles.Tools and Equipment:
Computer (word processing, electronic records, email, internet, scan & fax)PhoneDriving-car, van Blood pressure cuff (with training)Dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, & laundry equipmentPrinterWork Environment:
In the residential facility, moving throughout the building to address resident needs.
Organizing and facilitating group outings into the community and a variety of community settings.
Evenings, Weekend and Holidays.
Shift Differentials: after 4pm=$1.50 increase and after 10pm $3.00 increase to base salary.
Requirements:EEOC Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary:
The Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist I and/or II is an integral member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team who provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes the self-determination and shared decision-making abilities of clients. The peer specialist utilizes their lived experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness to provide essential peer support. This role focusses on fostering hope, promoting recovery, and assisting individuals in achieving their personal goals through direct support, advocacy, and collaboration. The role works closely with other team members to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist I and/or II will provide advanced support, encouragement, and assistance to individuals and groups enrolled in Spero’s Assertive Community Treatment Team, with the majority of services provided in the community (i.e., individual’s homes, hospitals, shelters, etc.). Services include:
Coaching and Consultation to promote recovery and self-direction
• Mentoring through appropriate self-disclosure of personal recovery experiences to develop trusting and meaningful relationships with members, while also modeling self-help and wellness strategies.
• Provide outreach to engage participants and assist them in overcoming barriers to participating in services.
• Offer support to develop personal recovery and wellness goals, explore self-help strategies, review dimensions of wellness, engage in wellness strategies, and act as a peer advocate. Provide skills training in daily living skills or other areas as indicated by the participant’s treatment plan.
• CPS Level II: Assist in the development and implementation of individualized recovery plans.
Facilitating wellness management and recovery strategies
• Facilitate and connect individuals to services and activities with a focus on building self-efficacy.
• Facilitate weekly Wellness Recovery Action Plan groups.
• Assist in linking peer and community resources to build natural support.
• Promote skills building activities in the local community to support personal wellness and ongoing recovery.
• Provide supportive navigation, information, and coaching while acquiring services related to medical, social, educational, transportation, housing, education, employment, and other applicable services.
• CPS Level II: Facilitate peer support groups and workshops.
Modeling skills for, and providing consultation and collaboration to fellow ACT team members
• Provide expertise, experience, and consultation to the team to promote a culture where an individual point of view is recognized, respected, and integrated into treatment.
• Provide cross-training to other ACT team members in recovery principles and strategies at least bi-annually.
• CPS Level II: Collaborate with other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Miscellaneous
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records in accordance with Federal, State, County, and treatment program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor.
• Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards.
• Participate fully as a member of the Spero Assertive Community Treatment Team as a supportive, reliable, positive, collaborative, and professional team member during the development of individual treatment planning, daily team meetings, and crisis intervention.
• CPS Level II: Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to maintain certification and stay current with best practices in peer support.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of approaches and interventions used to support others in recovery and resiliency, demonstrating efforts as self-directed recovery. Knowledgeable of community resources and how to connect individuals to those resources. Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; ability to maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to individuals and groups; ability to speak, read, and write English; ability to provide documentation consistent with department standards for quality and timeliness; willingness to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, coworkers, and other agencies. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Valid Minnesota Driver’s license and ability to transport clients. Ability and willingness to discuss recovering experiences during the interview process.
Education and Experience:
As defined by Minnesota State Statue 256B.0615 Subd. 5:
A certified peer specialist II is qualified as a mental health certified peer specialist, as defined in section 245I.04 Subd. 10, which states a mental health certified peer specialist must:
1. Have been diagnosed with a mental illness;
2. Be a current or former mental health services client; and
3. Have a valid certification as a mental health certified peer specialist
CPS Level II:
4. Be qualified as a Mental Health Practitioner level as defined by Minnesota Statute 245.462, subd. 17:
a. Have at least 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of peer services to persons with mental illness.
b. Alternatively, have at least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness and an addition 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of peer services to persons with mental illness.
Physical Requirements:
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception, stands; sits; moves about the work area; clients 1 floor of stairs; lifts, pushes, pulls, moves carts and carries items weight up to 5 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in clients homes or other areas exposed to dust or second-hand smoke; may work in uneven areas.
Work Environment:
This position operates within a dynamic and collaborative Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including case managers, nurses, therapists, and psychiatrists, in a supportive and respectful environment. The ACT team provides services primarily in the community, including clients’ homes, community settings, and the office. This role requires flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations. The team emphasizes a client-centered, recovery-oriented approach, valuing the unique experiences of each individual served.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Summary:
Mobile Crisis Response provides immediate support for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The goal of services is to provide support and empower people in resolving the immediate crisis in a safe, healthy, and effective manner. The Stabilization/Mobile Crisis Practitioner is a mental health practitioner with specialized training in crisis response. This individual provides assessment, intervention, and stabilization services to clients in the community who are in crisis. The mobile crisis worker will consult and take direction from the mental health professional and will directly report to the Mobile Crisis Program Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities:
NoDuties/Responsibilities:
Provide mental health crisis assessment and stabilization services in the community based on the crisis assessment and intervention treatment plan. These services include making referrals to other services, providing supportive counseling and skills training, collaborating with other service providers in the community and provide education to member’s family and significant others regarding mental illness and how to support the client.Take mental health crisis calls from First Call Triage Center, mental health professionals, hospital emergency rooms, and law enforcement. Provide short term, intensive, culturally specific, mental health services to help clients (and family members) to cope with immediate stressors, identify and utilize available resources and strengths, and to assist the individual in crisis in returning to a baseline level of functioning.Complete mobile crisis risk assessment which includes gathering information from collateral sources, i.e. First Call, Law Enforcement, and/or other referral entity. While providing direct client services (assessment/stabilization) staff provide support and provide support and education on stress reduction and coping skills, use of verbal de-escalation techniques. Develop a crisis treatment plan and create goals, objectives, and interventions with the client.The crisis worker will utilize the on-call professional for direction and support and follow directions as provided by the professional.Other job duties include, gathering data for reporting purposes, attending monthly required meetings, completing required training, and complying with accurate reporting of time and billing submission. Provide for one’s own personal growth through professional reading, attendance at workshops, seminars and conferences while maintaining appropriate requirements for one’s specific developmentRequirements:Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to collaborate with community partners and providers and interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally.Written and communication skills.Interpersonal understanding/empathy and integrityClinical JudgementAble to manage confidential information responsibly.Ability to make decisions in the context of strategic vision and program requirements.Education and Experience:
Meet the requirements of a mental health practitioner:Meet at least one of the following criteria:An individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner through relevant coursework if the individual completes at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and:Has at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with:A mental illness or a substance use disorder; orA traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;Is fluent in the non-English language of the ethnic group to which at least 50 percent of the individual's clients belong, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;ORAn individual is qualified as a mental health practitioner through work experience if the individual:Has at least 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with:A mental illness or a substance use disorder; orA traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to clients;Physical Requirements:
Hear and speak in order to use telephones and communicate with people inside and outside the office.Be able to travel to recipient's location.Visual ability to review detailed reports and information, and to use the computer for keyboarding.Must be able to manage stairs and ambulate freely in order to access clients in their home if needed.Mobile Response On-call Pay Rates:
Practitioners:
Hourly On-call:$3.50
Holiday Hourly On-call $5.25
Face to Face: $175
Phone Call: $40
Stabilization: $40
Work Environment:
The employee must be available and ready to respond to crisis situations whenever they are on-call and must have the ability to meet with the client in crisis in their home, office, or community, if safe to do so. Must be able to be comfortable in a variety of settings, being able to manage stressful and highly chaotic situations with a calm demeanor.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
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Spero is non-profit behavioral health and substance disorder clinic seeking an experienced and strategic CFO to join our team. The Chief Financial Officer plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and direction of our organization. This position is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing financial risks. The CFO is vital in supporting our mission to provide high-quality behavioral health services while maintaining financial health and stability. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer works in conjunction with the CEO, and other management and program leads ensuring processes and procedures are following GAAP and State and Federal guidelines, all while minimizing risk and exposure and maximizing return.
The Chief Financial Officer guides the general accounting processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Financial Reporting. The Chief Financial Officer is primarily responsible for annual cost reporting to the state, annual budgeting, annual audits, and monthly financial reporting and analysis, in addition to grant management and reporting.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare environment. This position is an in-office position, and a hybrid work schedule may be considered after establishment with the team and the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
YesPosition oversees a department of five individuals: Accountant; Accounts Payable/Payroll; Insurance Billing Supervisor; Accounts Receivable; Accounting Assistant
Duties/Responsibilities:
Oversee the financial strategic planning of the organization by evaluating its performance and potential risks. Direct the timely reporting and analysis of the company’s monthly/annual financial performance.Report on the financial condition of the company to the Board of Directors monthly.Coordinate and complete the annual budgeting process.Develop, lead, and manage the business office team and the functions of internal/external reporting, general ledger, payables, receivables, and payroll.Establish, maintain, review, and enforce company’s internal control policies.Manage the annual financial audit through direct coordination with an outside accounting firm. Maintain company’s banking and investment relationships and coordinate movement of funds for best profitability. Oversee the company’s billing functions through the Carelogic billing system.Direct all company tax /regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Requirements:Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in healthcare financial management; behavioral health experience preferredCPA and or MBASeven plus years of progressive responsibility and leadership in accounting and finance, holding the position of Director or equivalent.Previous not-for-profit experience.Advanced development in organizational leadership.Education and Experience:
Four-year degree in accounting/finance or equivalent.Exceptional financial systems knowledge and skills, and skilled in optimizing systems that result in operational efficiencies. Hands-on experience with management responsibilities for the daily accounting functions including monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, external audit, AP/AR, general ledger, payroll, and financial analysis.Experience in the management of the revenue cycle, with emphasis on medical billing and government contracts.Experienced in cash management with a proven record in building a strong cash position.Experienced in leading compliance with state and federal laws, third-party payer regulations and other regulatory bodies.Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Must be able to access various departments of a given location.Work Environment:
General office setting
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