Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mobile Crisis Response

Northern Pines Mental Health Center, Inc.; Mora (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA option

401(k)

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Northern Pines Mental Health Center seeks a Behavioral Health Practitioner to deliver rapid, face-to-face mobile crisis intervention and stabilization across Region 7E, serving Mora, MN. You will conduct crisis assessments, deliver short-term interventions, and connect clients to ongoing community resources.

This full-time role features rotating day/evening/overnight/weekend shifts and on-call coverage. Starting wage is $25.50 per hour with comprehensive benefits and a $3,000 hiring bonus.

Qualifications

• Must meet MN DHS qualification requirements for a Mental Health Practitioner.
• Rotating shift schedule (days, evenings, overnights, weekends) with 24/7/365 on-call rotation.
• On-site presence required during weekday daytime hours at Mora, MN; overnights/weekends may be work from home.
• Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle and regional travel required.
• Must complete onboarding, DHS-mandated training, and credentialing paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Crisis Assessment & Triage: Conduct immediate face-to-face evaluations to determine emergency service needs.
• Immediate Crisis Intervention: Deliver short-term clinical interventions to alleviate distress and support coping.
• Treatment Planning & Stabilization: Develop and monitor crisis plans and after-crisis care coordination.
• Care Coordination & Referrals: Facilitate warm handoffs to long-term services and community resources.
• Community Collaboration: Partner with law enforcement, EDs, social services, and community agencies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records per DHS standards and HIPAA guidelines.
• Client Transport & Field Work: Provide safe client transportation as needed within the service area.

Education

MN DHS Qualification for Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

Be Part of Something New. Help Transform Crisis Care.

Northern Pines Mental Health (NPMH) is bringing a new vision for crisis response to the 7E region. After 62 years as a trusted safety-net provider of mental health care, NPMH is expanding its reach as the new crisis response provider serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties. Through 7E, we're bringing proven, evidence-based models of care and building a stronger, more connected approach to responding when people need mental health support most.

This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to help build a premier experience. You'll be part of a program focused on high-quality crisis care, collaboration, and creating meaningful connections between the many entities serving individuals and families throughout the region. You'll have 24/ 7/ 365 collaborative support. You can join NPMH at the ground level of an exciting regional initiative - backed by an organization recognized as the 2026 Best Counseling Services in the Lakes Area.

Northern Pines is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our 7E Crisis Response team! This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team serving our East Central communities. All provider positions in the 7E region are eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus!

Position Title: Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mobile Crisis Response

Position Type: Full-Time (Rotating Day, Evening, Overnight, Weekend Shifts & On-Call Coverage)

Primary Office Location: Mora, MN (Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties)

Starting Wage: $25.50 / hour + Comprehensive Benefits

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Practitioner provides rapid, face-to-face mobile crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies across the five-county Region 7E. Working as a vital member of the crisis team, this role conducts clinical crisis assessments, delivers short-term intensive interventions, develops culturally responsive treatment plans, and connects clients to ongoing community resources. The goal of this role is to relieve acute distress, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, and assist individuals in maintaining independent living within the least restrictive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Crisis Assessment & Triage: Conduct immediate, face-to-face evaluations to determine emergency service needs and assess significant deviations from a client's baseline functioning resulting from a mental health crisis.
• Immediate Crisis Intervention: Deliver short-term, intensive clinical interventions to alleviate immediate distress, promote effective coping mechanisms, develop actionable safety plans, and support clients in returning to baseline functioning.
• Treatment Planning & Stabilization: Develop and update culturally appropriate crisis intervention, stabilization plans and after crisis care coordination. Monitor client progress to foster stabilization and prevent higher levels of institutional care.
• Care Coordination & Referrals: Facilitate warm handoffs and referrals to long-term mental health services, substance use programs, and supportive community resources.
• Community Collaboration: Partner closely with regional stakeholders - including local law enforcement, emergency departments, county social services, and tribe/community agencies to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in compliance with Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) standards, organizational policies, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Client Transport & Field Work: Provide safe client transportation via agency vehicle as needed during crisis situations or care transitions throughout the five-county service area.

Qualifications & Requirements

• DHS Qualification: Must meet MN DHS qualification requirements for a Mental Health Practitioner/Behavioral Health Practitioner (via degree, clinical hours, or credentialing pathway).
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work a rotating shift schedule (days, evenings, overnights, and weekends) and participate in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation.
• On-Site Presence: Regular on-site presence required during weekday, daytime hours at the primary office in Mora, MN. Overnights and weekends are work from home.
• Licensure & Travel: Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and acceptable driving record required (regional travel required daily).
• Training: Must successfully complete required onboarding, DHS-mandated training, and credentialing paperwork upon hire.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay: $25.50 / hour
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance options (with spouse/dependent coverage available)
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Employer-contributed HSA option
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with employer match
• Time Off & Holidays: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus 9 paid holidays per year
• Additional Benefits: Bereavement Pay and Mileage/Travel Reimbursement for field services

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is an Affiramtive Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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