Mental Health Professional

Do you have a desire to better the lives of the residents of Sherburne County? Join our professional team of Mental Health staff in the Therapeutic Services Unit of Sherburne County Health & Human Services! Provide mental health services and therapeutic supports. Under supervision and within State, Federal, and County audits and facility/program requirements; develop programs and policies, identify client needs, funding sources, create and develop a service plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the service plan. This position is responsible for providing mental health services to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental, behavioral and emotional disorders in individuals, families and groups. Duties include conducting individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to children and adults; consulting with human service professionals; conducting observations; preparing written reports and making recommendations. The delivery of clinical services may occur in the home of the person receiving services, in the office, the county jail, or in alternate locations. Vision: We strive toward healthy families, communities, and workforce by valuing every voice, every need, every culture, and everyone s involvement. Mission: To promote, protect, and enhance the health of all in Sherburne County. This position is located at the Government Center in Elk River, MN. Our regular business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, though the department provides staff with flexibility in effort to strive for a desired work/life balance. Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. If you are interested in bringing your skill and talent to a dynamic department in a growing community, we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity. Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits. As a thriving organization fueled by people passionate about serving our community, Sherburne County strives to support and engage employees through investments in competitive compensation and equitable benefits; a culture that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing; opportunities for professional growth and a sense of honor and purpose. Essential Duties and Responsibilities These examples of typical duties do not include all possible tasks for this classification and do not limit the assignment of related tasks. Regular attendance according to the departments approved work schedule is required for all Sherburne County positions. Provide crisis support when appropriate. Respond to issues/problems that arise using appropriate intervention techniques. Provide counseling of individuals served and/or their family on a direct basis. Seek and provide consultation with other professionals as needed. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings. Participate in agency unit and general staff meetings. Disseminate information learned at trainings/meetings and share resources. Work cooperatively and respectfully with coworkers and management to create solutions. Develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships. Provide training and resources to community groups and individuals. Seek out and attend training as it relates to appropriate target populations. Seek out opportunities to serve on committees requiring agency participation. Promote harmony within the workplace. Provide coverage. Ensure case plans and case notes remain updated. Responsible for performing diagnostic assessments to determine inmates level of mental health functioning and evaluating the presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders. Develop treatment or crisis plans, case noting and maintaining appropriate documentation, and communicating with other criminal justice, human services, or mental health professionals on inmates cases. Schedule and conduct individual and/or group counseling sessions, provides direction in setting short/long-term goals and bjectives, and prepare inmates for re-entry back to general population. Provide medical and mental health release planning, social work assessments and evaluation, treatment activities, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups. Participate in interagency staff conferences for the purpose of overall program planning. Other duties as assigned.