Mental Health Coordinator Sr.
Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Location Address:
2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Date Posted:
April 24, 2026
Department:
31004084 CK4700 Mental Health Adult Closed Unit
Shift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)
Shift Length:
12 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
24
Union Contract:
SEIU-Interim-Abbott Northwestern Mental Health-PAM
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
Job Summary
Bring your mental health expertise to Allina Health. You will be a vital member of our mental health coordinator team. Your focus will be on meeting the patients' needs and ensuring a smooth healthcare experience. Your dedication and teamwork contribute to maintaining the highest quality of care at Allina Health.
Key Position Details
0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period)
12-hour night shifts
Every 3rd weekend
Job Description
Provide direct physical care, emotional support and educational resources to Mental Health patients under the supervision of the RN. Participate in all aspects of patient's care to individual patients, providing unity structure, promoting safety and creating/monitoring a therapeutic milieu. Provide therapeutic interventions including responding to crisis situation and programing. Understand Mental Health issues as they affect the individual and family.
Principle Responsibilities
Safety activities
Initial and ongoing data collection and observation documentation.
Responds and documents changes in patient's health status and communicates changes to the RN.
Reports observations of patient's potential for violence towards self or others.
Alert nurse to extra pyramidal side effect.
Demonstrate ability to use the nurse call and door release systems.
Demonstrates use of correct Code Green techniques to provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Patient care activities
Assist with activities of daily living.
Recognize escalating behaviors and attempt to redirect/refocus.
Participate in development of treatment plans and interventions.
Assist with collecting assessment data through interviews, 1:1 and group interactions/observation.
Observe physical, psychological and safety status of patient and unit on an ongoing basis.
Assist patient in establishing therapeutic goals.
Facilitate therapeutic interventions through structured activities, education or counseling per unit milieu/schedule.
Develop, implement and evaluate plan of care based on individual/family assessment.
Monitor vital signs and reports observations.
Assist with admissions and discharges.
Perform collection of specimens from patients as delegated.
May perform blood glucose monitoring.
Report abnormal findings to RN.
May facilitate/co-facilitate groups and/or activities as delegated.
Verbalize understanding of role for patients with legal holds/commitments and issuing patient rights.
Role model/Team work activities
Actively participates in staff meetings and task groups.
Maintain professional appearance.
Demonstrate ability to verbally deescalate a patient and set appropriate limits.
Verbalize knowledge of mental health diagnosis including mood disorders, personality disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse.
Demonstrate appropriate application of limb restraints.
Demonstrate ability to verbally de-escalate a patient and set appropriate limits with a team.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social/psychological or related field
Preferred Qualifications
2 to 5 years experience in mental health/substance abuse patient care
Licenses/Certifications
BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Certified by American Heart Association or Allina BLS by completion of orientation
Code Green within 60 Days required
Physical Demands
Medium Work*
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $25.25 to $34.44 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly 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.
Benefits Summary
Allina 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 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 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 organization\'s mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Date Posted:
April 24, 2026
Department:
31004084 CK4700 Mental Health Adult Closed Unit
Shift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)
Shift Length:
12 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
24
Union Contract:
SEIU-Interim-Abbott Northwestern Mental Health-PAM
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
Job Summary
Bring your mental health expertise to Allina Health. You will be a vital member of our mental health coordinator team. Your focus will be on meeting the patients' needs and ensuring a smooth healthcare experience. Your dedication and teamwork contribute to maintaining the highest quality of care at Allina Health.
Key Position Details
0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period)
12-hour night shifts
Every 3rd weekend
Job Description
Provide direct physical care, emotional support and educational resources to Mental Health patients under the supervision of the RN. Participate in all aspects of patient's care to individual patients, providing unity structure, promoting safety and creating/monitoring a therapeutic milieu. Provide therapeutic interventions including responding to crisis situation and programing. Understand Mental Health issues as they affect the individual and family.
Principle Responsibilities
Safety activities
Initial and ongoing data collection and observation documentation.
Responds and documents changes in patient's health status and communicates changes to the RN.
Reports observations of patient's potential for violence towards self or others.
Alert nurse to extra pyramidal side effect.
Demonstrate ability to use the nurse call and door release systems.
Demonstrates use of correct Code Green techniques to provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Patient care activities
Assist with activities of daily living.
Recognize escalating behaviors and attempt to redirect/refocus.
Participate in development of treatment plans and interventions.
Assist with collecting assessment data through interviews, 1:1 and group interactions/observation.
Observe physical, psychological and safety status of patient and unit on an ongoing basis.
Assist patient in establishing therapeutic goals.
Facilitate therapeutic interventions through structured activities, education or counseling per unit milieu/schedule.
Develop, implement and evaluate plan of care based on individual/family assessment.
Monitor vital signs and reports observations.
Assist with admissions and discharges.
Perform collection of specimens from patients as delegated.
May perform blood glucose monitoring.
Report abnormal findings to RN.
May facilitate/co-facilitate groups and/or activities as delegated.
Verbalize understanding of role for patients with legal holds/commitments and issuing patient rights.
Role model/Team work activities
Actively participates in staff meetings and task groups.
Maintain professional appearance.
Demonstrate ability to verbally deescalate a patient and set appropriate limits.
Verbalize knowledge of mental health diagnosis including mood disorders, personality disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse.
Demonstrate appropriate application of limb restraints.
Demonstrate ability to verbally de-escalate a patient and set appropriate limits with a team.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social/psychological or related field
Preferred Qualifications
2 to 5 years experience in mental health/substance abuse patient care
Licenses/Certifications
BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Certified by American Heart Association or Allina BLS by completion of orientation
Code Green within 60 Days required
Physical Demands
Medium Work*
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $25.25 to $34.44 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly 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.
Benefits Summary
Allina 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 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 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 organization\'s mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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