Impactful School-Based Mental Health Practitioner

Northern Pines Mental Health Center; Pierz (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Job summary

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Children and Families team. This full-time role operates primarily in a school-based setting at Pierz Elementary School, Pierz, MN 56364, with a small in-home caseload.

The aim is to provide mental health services to youth and families referred to the center. The role emphasizes intake, treatment planning, documentation, and group facilitation, working with the clinical supervisor to ensure high-quality care

Qualifications

• Minimum 2,000 hours supervised work experience in mental health services.
• Experience and training working with children.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and clarify requested services and frequency.
• Coordinate intake sessions with family and supervisor.
• Complete and sign treatment plans.
• Ensure documentation such as diagnostic assessments and progress notes are completed timely.
• Provide content to clients in individual and group settings.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate client groups with supervision.
• Maintain contact with referral sources as agreed.
• Ensure initial and annual diagnostic assessments are completed.

Skills

Experience with children

Valid driver’s license

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences or related fields

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences with practicum/internship

Job description

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Children and Families team. This full-time role operates primarily in a school-based setting at Pierz Elementary School, Pierz, MN 56364, with a small in-home caseload.

The aim is to provide mental health services to youth and families referred to the center. The role emphasizes intake, treatment planning, documentation, and group facilitation, working with the clinical supervisor to ensure high-quality care