Mental Health Coordinator

Allina Health·New Ulm, Minnesota

$20 - $27/hrPart Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 26 days ago

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Mental Health Coordinator · $20 - $27/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-40% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Minnesota ($32.50/hr, n=1087)

6 similar openings in the New Ulm area

8 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$2.21/hr · p10p90 · $63,502/hr

this role: $19.61/hrmedian $32.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,087 posted behavioral health roles in Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 40% below the Minnesota median for behavioral health roles.

The Mental Health Coordinator provides direct physical care, emotional support, and educational resources to patients within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for monitoring patient health status, documenting observations, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Location Address: 1324 5th St N New Ulm, MN 56073-1514

Date Posted

August 13, 2026 Department: 43004012 Inpatient Psych Services Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 28 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Every Other 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

0.7 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day/evening shifts Every other weekend

Job Description

Provide direct physical care, emotional support and educational resources to patients and families. Provides multidisciplinary care team approach in the delivery of mental health services.

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 Monitors vital signs and reports observations.

Assists with activities of daily living.

Assists with admissions and discharges. performs collection of specimens from patients as delegated May perform blood glucose monitoring.

Reports abnormal findings to RN.

Provides comfort measures to the patients including physical needs as well as diversional needs.

Utilizes available resources (brochures, books, videos.

May facilitate/co-facilitate groups and/or activities as delegated.

Verbalizes 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess the necessary functional competencies for the role. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a bachelor's degree in psychology, and 2 to 5 years of experience in mental health or substance abuse care.

high school
bachelor degree
Documentation
Patient care
Emotional support
Vital signs monitoring
Activities of daily living
Crisis intervention
Data collection
Patient safety
Mental health support
Specimen collection
Multidisciplinary care
Blood glucose monitoring
Patient rights advocacy
Code Green techniques

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $20 - $27/hr
Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Posted: Aug 13, 2026
Application: Employer website

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