Program Lead (Practitioner Staff)

Salary: $22.50 to $31.19 DOE

COMPANY SUMMARY: 

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is the community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services. In 1964, we were established by a dedicated group of concerned citizens and government officials of Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties. In 1965, we opened our first clinic in Winona.  Today we provide services in Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue and Fillmore counties.   

At Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, we know the importance of work/ life balance.  We allow flexibility in staff members' scheduling to meet this need.  We pride ourselves on helping our employees grow and develop within the agency by hiring internally within our organization, when possible.  For staff members that need Clinical Supervision to pursue licensing, we offer this education training at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for free. HVMHC is committed to enhancing diversity within our team. We strive to foster inclusive work and service environments to support team members and clients with various lived experiences and comprehensive and consumer focused behavioral health services.  

TITLE:   Program Lead (Practitioner Staff) 

 

PROGRAM:   Children’s Community Based Services 

 

JOB SUMMARY:   This position entails time spent providing work direction, technical guidance and ensuring quality control.  This individual will also perform direct service to consumers in other CCBS (Children’s Community Based Service) programs for the remainder of the time. 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:    

• Assume responsibility for direct service work in the CCBS, Children’s Mental Health Case Management Program and Skills programming, including maintaining assigned caseload of TCM Clients and/or Skills Clients.  

• Assists the Program Director and Program Manager in the formulation, evaluation and installation of policies, procedures of Case Management and Skills Programming. 

• Evaluate staffing and program needs. 

• Provides non-clinical consultation to staff, other departments in the agency, and to community resources. 

• Attend and participate in scheduled community events, staff meetings, and staff committees as assigned; as well as workshops, conferences and in-service presentations as directed by the Program Director 

• Assume responsibility for meeting service level standards established by the Program Director. 

• Assume responsibility for maintaining case files, which include obtaining and updating necessary releases of information, Functional Assessments and Integrated Treatment Plans. 

• Participate in Clinical Supervision and necessary MDT Meetings. 

• Provide assistance to clients when they are in a crisis situation. 

• Complete all documentation as required. 

• Take lead role in job orientation and training of new staff, as needed. 

• Attend conferences, in-services, and training necessary to meet licensure and program requirements. 

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:  Must be able to walk, sit, stand, crouch, twist, bend, reach overhead, maneuver stairs and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. Must be able to move around the office on a daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information. This is primarily a sedentary position (standing and/or sitting). Employee regularly operates a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis. Occasional bending and lifting of office materials up to 30 lbs.  

 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Program Manager. 

 

EQUIPMENT USED:   Computer, telephone, office equipment, vehicle. 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must meet minimum qualifications as a Mental Health Practitioner as outlined in MN Statute 245i.04: Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes. 

• Ability to work with children with a Severe Emotional Disturbance. 

• Ability to problem solve and critically think to make appropriate decisions efficiently. 

• Possess a high level of human relation skills. 

• Effective organization and time management capabilities 

• Enhanced written and verbal communication skills. 

• Must have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. 

• Must have the ability to use a computer. 

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality. 

• Must possess a vehicle valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout SE MN. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment free from harassment, violence and discrimination. Our inclusive work environment represents many different backgrounds, cultures and viewpoints. The core values we live by include: integrity, respect, people focused, community focused, continuous improvement, compassion, partnership and collaboration, empowerment and financial stewardship. All Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center owned facilities are smoke/drug free environments, with some exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at client sites. 

 

SUPERVISED BY:   Children’s Community Based Services Clinical Director 

 

SUPERVISES:   None 

  

POSITION DESIGNATION:  Non-Exempt, Full Time  

BENEFIT SUMMARY: 

• Paid Leave Time starts accruing at 5.08 hours per pay check (pro-rated for employees under Full-Time). 
• Up to 10 days of paid jury duty leave. 
• Up to $2,000 Tuition investment and up to $1,500 continuing education funds available. 
• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave. 
• 20% YMCA membership discount OR $50 fitness reimbursement (per year). 
• 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year (pro-rated for 20–39 hour employees). 
•  1 paid personal day per year. 
• Medical, dental and vision insurance is available for 30–40-hour employees. Medical insurance starts at $9.50 per paycheck. Dental insurance is free for employees only. 
• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance is free for 30–40 hour employees. 
• 403b retirement account with employer contribution of 100 percent match, up to 3.5 percent, at one year (1040 hours). Employees are fully vested at one year. 

EEO- We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

 

Completion of and passing the background check is required and a part of the application process, if a job offer is extended to an applicant. Completion of the mental health practitioner verification form and/or professional conduct inquiry form will also be a part of the application process if applicable to the position.