ARMHS Worker (Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services)
Full-time
$40,000 - 53,000 UDS/Year
http://cuhcc.umn.edu/
This position is one of 7 positions which provide “Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS).” This service or function is defined in State Statute as providing skill building, education and training to people experiencing serious mental illness (adults with SMI) which are rehabilitative and enable the recipient to develop and enhance psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, independent living, parenting skills, and community skills, when these abilities are impaired by the symptoms of mental illness. The clinic is certified by the State of Minnesota to provide these services to eligible participants. The scope of the work and the requirements for supervision of the work is found in MN Statute and in the MN Health Care Provider Manual published by the Department of Human Services.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the ARMHS Program Manager who is a licensed mental health professional.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PERCENTAGE FOR EACH FUNCTION
1. Provide ARMHS services to adults with mental illness in their home, at CUHCC or in other community settings that focus on basic living, social skills training and community intervention. (100%)
a. Provide culturally competent ARMHS services utilizing Illness, Management and Recovery (IMR) intervention protocols and other evidenced based practices that promote recovery from illness and improved functioning.
b. Prepare and complete mandated documentation within prescribed timelines including intake assessments, functional assessments, individual treatment plans, progress notes, safety assessments and periodic evaluation.
c. Assist the client in arranging crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization services, when needed.
d. Coordinate services with the client’s other mental health service providers, such as a case manager, upon consent of the client.
e. Develop treatment plans and goals with the client seeking services. Assess functioning impairments and strengths through the functional assessment tool.
f. Offer individual and group interventions and meet weekly client encounter targets.
g. Participate in clinical and administrative supervision of cases through individual supervision, and participation in weekly team meetings, trainings and field evaluation of care.
h. Meet mandated annual requirements for ongoing mental health training.
i. Arrange for the recipient to access psychiatry and/or medical care as outlined in their service plan, including assistance with transportation. May act as interpreter for psychiatry, medical or other mental health outpatient clinic service visits.
QUALIFICATIONS
All required qualifications must be documented in application materials.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Mental health practitioners providing services for the treatment of mental illness, who are not eligible for enrollment, must be under clinical supervision of a mental health professional
Must be qualified in at least one of the following ways:
A. BA/BS 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 AND: At least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness OR is fluent in the non-English language group of the ethnic groups CUHCC serves.
B. has at least 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness
C. is a graduate student in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields and is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training or
D. holds a master’s or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and has less than 4,000 hours’ post-master’s experience in the treatment of mental illness.
2. A valid Minnesota driver’s license and access to a vehicle with insurance coverage to make home and agency visits and transport clients as needed.
In addition to the above criteria CUHCC requires:
Fluency in written and spoken English
Proven technical writing skills to meet Medicaid documentation requirements
Ability to utilize and complete all documentation processes in an electronic billing and health record format
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with clients with mental illness
Experience working in a community mental health clinic
Experience providing community services (i.e. case management)
Language proficiency in one of CUHCC’s dominant languages (written and spoken) Somali, Hmong, or Spanish or other minority cultural groups- Lao, Vietnamese, or Mandarin
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
CUHCC serves nearly 11,000 patients a year through over 55,000 visits annually. The patient population comes from over 12 different racial and ethnic groups that span five continents. CUHCC’s mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. Candidates must be able to adapt behaviors to others’ styles; interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; be of service to difficult people; optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce.
Teamwork is an essential skill to promote synergy within the organization. Candidates must be able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.
Staff is expected to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.
BENEFITS
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.