BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER - CRISIS PROGRAM - FULL TIME EVENINGS

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 30,706 - 34,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

On-site educational programs

Comprehensive benefits program

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Practitioner for its Crisis Mobile Team in Saint Cloud. This role provides critical community-based mental health services to individuals in crisis, emphasizing a people-first approach. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, mobile outreach, and collaboration with a dedicated team. Qualifications include extensive experience or a relevant degree in behavioral sciences. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package provided.

Qualifications

• 4,000 hours of experience with individuals having mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnoses.
• Clear DHS background check.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Answer the mental health crisis line and provide intervention and triage.
• Provide mobile outreach services to clients' homes and community.
• Complete assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate services with other programs and providers.
• Work collaboratively with a team of Behavioral Health Practitioners.

Skills

Experience in behavioral health

Crisis intervention skills

Motivational interviewing

De-escalation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences

Master's degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

Position Overview

CMMHC offers an opportunity to serve as a Behavioral Health Practitioner within our Crisis Mobile Team in St Cloud. This role is integral to providing community‑based mental health services to individuals experiencing a crisis. The position emphasizes a people‑first mindset, collaborative teamwork, and supports personal and professional development.

Schedule

Full‑Time Evenings: 1:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Shift Options: Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday
Mandatory weekend shift

Compensation

Mental Health Practitioner: starting at $22.29 per hour
Mental Health Practitioner + Bachelor’s Degree: starting at $24.69 per hour
Commensurate with experience
Shift differential: Monday–Friday 6:30 PM–6:30 AM $2 per hour; Saturday & Sunday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM $3 per hour; Saturday & Sunday 6:30 PM–6:30 AM $4 per hour

Responsibilities

• Answer the mental health crisis line and provide phone intervention and triage for referrals
• Provide mobile outreach services at clients’ homes, in the community, and in office settings
• Complete assessments and develop treatment plans
• Coordinate services with other programs and providers
• Work collaboratively with a team of Behavioral Health Practitioners

Requirements

• Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) through 4,000 hours of experience with individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnoses (which may be part‑time over several years or 2 years full time), or hold a master’s degree or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields, or hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and complete required practicum/internship of 2,000 hours
• Clear DHS background check
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Completion of agency‑provided CPR and medication training

Preferred Qualifications

• Kind, supportive, willing to walk clients through challenging situations
• Experience with motivational interviewing, de‑escalation techniques, and crisis intervention

Benefits

• Paid time off
• On‑site educational programs
• Comprehensive benefits program: medical and dental insurance, HSA, FSA, vision, company‑paid employee life insurance, voluntary term life, long‑term disability, short‑term disability, employee assistance program, optional supplemental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution

EEO Statement

CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type under federal, state, or local laws.