Mental Health Program Assistant at Allina Health System

Location Address:1455 Saint Francis Ave
Shakopee MN 55379-3374
Date Posted:December 11 2025Department: STF Adult Partial Hospital ProgramShift:Day (United States of America)Shift Length:8 hour shiftHours Per Week:40Union Contract:Non-Union-NCTWeekend Rotation: NoneJob Summary:Allina Health is a statewide leader in integrated mental health and addiction care offering a full continuum of servicesfrom primary care integration to specialty outpatient clinics day treatment and inpatient programs. 290 dedicated clinicians across 45 primary care clinics 15 partial hospitalization and day treatment programs7 hospitals with 270 inpatient behavioral health beds Care led by interdisciplinary teams of psychiatrists psychologists therapists and addiction specialists.Key Position Details:We are launching Adult and Adolescent Partial Hospital Programs as well as a Day Treatment Program as part of a unique partnership with Scott County and are hiring a Mental Health Program for our Adult Partial Hospital and Day Treatment Programs. Our tentative launch date is February 2026. These group-based programs provide intensive treatment to individuals facing mental health challenges.What Sets This Opportunity ApartBe part of aleading Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Linewith over 290 clinicians across Minnesota.Help launch and shape a new program at a respected hospital campus.Practice whole-person care in a system that values your voice and your growth.1.0 FTE (80 hours every two-week pay period)8 hour day shiftsNo weekendsJob Description: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.Principle ResponsibilitiesAssessment/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.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Occupational therapy therapeutic recreation music therapy dance therapy or social/psychological areaMeets MH Practitioner Qualifications in accordance with MN 245I.04 Subd 4Preferred Qualifications 2 years in mental health fieldLicenses/CertificationsMust 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)Physical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy) up to 25 lbs. frequentlyPay RangePay Range: $25.50 to $34.94 per hourThe 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.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. Thats 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 wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars dedicated well-being navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.Benefits include:Medical/DentalPTO/Time AwayRetirement Savings PlansLife InsuranceShort-term/Long-term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicableStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramAllina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. Key Skills Facilities Management,Copy Editing,Cloud Services,Electronics,Interpretation,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 25 - 34