Mental Health Practitioner
Description
Mental Health Practitioner – Willow Tree Crisis Stabilization Program
Help People Find Stability, Hope, and a Path Forward
Are you passionate about supporting individuals through mental health crises and helping them regain stability? Join our Crisis Stabilization team and play a vital role in providing compassionate, person-centered care to adults experiencing significant mental health challenges.
As a Mental Health Practitioner, you'll work directly with individuals in a residential crisis stabilization setting, helping them develop coping skills, achieve treatment goals, and move toward recovery. Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated team of mental health professionals.
Compensation
$23.00 - $24.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience
Plus Shift Differential Pay for:
- Evenings
- Overnights
- Weekends
We offer a comprehensive benefit package for employees working 30 or more hours per week including:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer matching contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with an employer matching contribution
- Employer paid Term Life/AD&D
- Generous paid leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on mental health benefits
- Supplemental insurances: Short-Term Disability, Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
About the Program
Our Crisis Stabilization Program provides short-term residential support for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The goal is to help individuals stabilize in a safe, supportive environment while developing the skills, resources, and confidence needed to successfully transition back into the community.
What You'll Do
As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will:
- Provide direct support and skills training to adults experiencing mental health crises
- Assist individuals in developing coping strategies and recovery skills
- Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Implement interventions identified in Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs)
- Support clients in identifying and utilizing crisis management strategies
- Complete intake paperwork, releases, and other required documentation
- Maintain accurate and timely progress notes and service records
- Observe and document medications taken as prescribed
- Connect clients with community resources and support services
- Collaborate with mental health professionals, case managers, family members, and community partners
- Promote a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment
- Attend clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing training opportunities
- Follow all agency policies regarding confidentiality, client rights, incident reporting, and vulnerable adult protections