Mental Health Program Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health
701 Dellwood St SCambridge, MN
Date Posted:October 06, 2026
Department:MH ADOL Partial and Day OP
Shift:Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:24
UnionContract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:None
Job Summary:Allina Health is a statewide leader in integrated mental health and addiction care, offering a full continuum of services—from primary care integration to specialty outpatient clinics, day treatment, and inpatient programs. Be part of a leading Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service line with over 290 clinicians across Minnesota.
Key Position Details:- .6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day/evening shift
- No weekends
Plan and facilitate therapeutic interventions through structured activities and education. Provides direct and indirect patient care services under direction and supervision of identified program Mental Health Professionals and Program Manager/Supervisor. Utilizes patient/family needs to provide input into the care and discharge planning process. Follows all practices as outlined by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, MN DHS Manuals, and in accordance with MN § 245I as a Mental Health Practitioner in Adult Day Treatment, Adolescent Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Partial Hospital Programs.
PrincipleResponsibilities
- Assessment/reassessment.
- Assesses level of risk within scope and consults with MH Professional.
- Assesses level of functioning.
- Assesses programming needs for patient/families.
- Documents assessments.
- Plans and conducts educational/therapeutic activities.
- Assigns patients to specific group according to team treatment plan.
- Conducts groups as scheduled.
- Conducts one on one education/activities as determined by the assessment and treatment plan.
- Proactively works with all disciplines to achieve treatment plan.
- Advocate for patients rights.
- Represents patient/family needs when patient/family is unable to do so .
- Supports patient rights through awareness and provision of legal rights.
- Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situation to protect patient, self and environment.
- Engages in supervision with assigned Clinical Treatment Supervisors under a signed Supervision Plan.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, dance therapy or social/psychological area
- Meets MH Practitioner Qualifications in accordance with MN § 245I.04, Subd 4
- 2+ years in mental health field
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 90 days of hire)
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
* Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range: $26.07 to $35.72 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit SummaryAllina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a…
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