Summer : Mental Health Worker

Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Greater Metro, MN

Job :1311

# of Openings:6

Departments:
Residential Setting | Apartment Programs

Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI) helps individuals improve their quality of life by building knowledge, skills, and independence while always treating people with dignity and respect. We serve individuals across Minnesota who are living with mental illness, substance use challenges, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other disabilities.

Our services support people in 24-hour residential homes, apartment-based programs, and independent community settings.

RTI is hiring Summer Mental Health Workers to provide direct support and independent living skills training across three service areas:

• Community Residential Programs
• Apartment Based Supportive Services

As a Mental Health Worker, you will provide person-centered, 1:1 support to help individuals build independence and stability.

Core responsibilities include:

• Assisting with mental health management and practicing coping skills
• Teaching community integration skills such as:
  • Medication self-management
  • Budgeting and financial skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Using public transportation
  • Maintaining a clean and safe home
  • Accessing community resources
• Encouraging positive social interaction and appropriate behavior
• Participating in recreational and community activities
• Promoting healthy living habits
  
  Completing required documentation accurately and timely

Work in 24-hour staffed homes supporting individuals with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and/or TBI. Shifts may include evenings, overnights, or weekends.

Compensation: $18-$23/hour, depending on the site and client

Support individuals living in apartment-style settings who benefit from structured yet independent environments.

Compensation: $19

• Currently enrolled in or pursuing a degree. (psychology, social work, nursing, human services, or a related field preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for community-based roles
• Experience in mental health, human services, or direct support preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must pass Minnesota DHS background study

• Full-time and part-time summer positions available
• Flexible scheduling based on program needs
• Evening and weekend availability may be required depending on placement

• Meaningful, hands-on experience in the mental health field
• Opportunity to work across multiple service models
• Supportive team environment
• Direct impact in the lives of individuals we serve

RTI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.