Mental Health Professional-ACT in Owatonna, Minnesota at Spero

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 Professional (MHP) provides community-based mental health treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery services as a member of Spero’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The MHP provides clinical assessment, treatment planning, individual and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation, rehabilitation services, and evidence-based interventions to individuals experience serious and persistent mental illness, including co-occurring substance use disorders. This position serves as a clinical resource to the multidisciplinary team through consultation, treatment recommendations, and clinical support while maintaining a direct service caseload.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct supervisory responsibilities; may provide clinical consultation and support to staff as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy and rehabilitation utilizing evidence-based and empirically supported interventions.
• Assist with comprehensive assessments, including diagnostic assessments, functional assessments, treatment planning and clinical documentation.
• Provide consultation regarding symptom presentation, risk assessment, treatment interventions, and clinical decision-making.
• Deliver integrated treatment for individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, hospital diversion, and transition support services.
• Provide treatment consultation and on-call clinical support as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of serious and persistent mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, crisis intervention, rehabilitation principles, and community-based behavioral health treatment.
• Ability to provide psychotherapy, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions while functioning independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills required.
• Knowledge of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT), Motivational Interviewing, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practices preferred.
• Ability to community effectively in English, maintain confidentiality, and complete documentation accurately and timely.

Education and Experience: (Required Qualifications)

• Must meet Minnesota Statutory requirements as a Mental Health Professional and hold current licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience providing psychotherapy, rehabilitation, behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and community-based mental health services preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with adults experiencing serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• LADC credential strongly preferred. Candidates with substantial experience treatment co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through IDDT, Motivational Interviewing, harm reduction, or similar evidence-based approaches is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel throughout the community utilizing a personal vehicle.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and navigate a variety of community environments and perform the physical demands of community-based work.
• Ability to lift and carry work materials and client-related items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, utilize standard office technology, and respond appropriately during behavioral health emergencies and crisis situations.

Work Environment:

Services primarily provided in community settings including client homes, hospitals, clinics, shelters, and other community locations. The position requires frequent travel, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing client needs and environments. Staff routinely work with individuals experiencing psychiatric symptoms, substance use disorders, medical concerns, homelessness, and other complex psychosocial challenges. When not in the community, staff work in a shared office environment that promotes collaboration, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

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.

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial & Retirement:
• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans
• Income Protection & Insurance:
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• MNPL & MNPFLA disability coverage
• Supplemental benefits available through AFLAC and Principal
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
• Generous PTO package
• 2 floating holidays
• 9 paid holidays