Mental Health Practitioner LTS - #118176

Rochester Public Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a Full-time 1.0 LTS Mental Health Practitioner to join our Student Support Services team from December 14, 2026 to June 4, 2027. This 8-hour-day, Monday–Friday position operates within the district’s 188-day work calendar and offers prorated salary based on hire date.

You will deliver mental health services under supervision, participate in evaluations and treatment planning, and ensure compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be CPI trained or willing to take training.
• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provides services in the treatment of mental illness, under the supervision of a mental health professional and within the special education program guidelines.
• Participate in mental health evaluation/assessment of student and treatment planning process.
• Comply with DHS regulations for CTSS providers.
• Complete case notes of all contact with student, family and professionals in a timely manner and maintains documentation of student mental health goals, objectives and ongoing progress.
• Provides leadership and facilitation of skills training, both in groups and individually, as determined by the needs of the student.
• Collaborates with appropriate others to ensure coordinated services for students.
• Provides assistance with crisis intervention within classroom.
• Performs other duties within the level of responsibility of the position as assigned by Student Support Services administrator.

Skills

CPI training

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Integrity

Education

One year college coursework in human service

Bachelor’s degree in human service

Master's degree in human service

High school diploma + 4,000 supervised hours

Job description

POSITION: Full-time, 1.0 LTS (Long Term Sub) Mental Health Practitioner position available from December 14, 2026 -June 4, 2027

WORK DAY: Full time position; 8 hours per day; Monday - Friday

2026-2027 188 Day Work Calendar

SALARY: Prorated based upon hire date.

Click link below to review the 2024-2026 Mental & Physical Health Professionals Work Agreement containing salary schedule.

Mental & Physical Health Professionals

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Director of Student Well-Being, Koni Grimsrud.

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-3895 or email [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Provides services in the treatment of mental illness, under the supervision of a mental health professional and within the special education program guidelines.
• Participate in mental health evaluation/assessment of student and treatment planning process.
• Comply with DHS regulations for CTSS providers.
• Complete case notes of all contact with student, family and professionals in a timely manner and maintains documentation of student mental health goals, objectives and ongoing progress.
• Provides leadership and facilitation of skills training, both in groups and individually, as determined by the needs of the student.
• Collaborates with appropriate others to ensure coordinated services for students.
• Provides assistance with crisis intervention within classroom.
• Performs other duties within the level of responsibility of the position as assigned by Student Support Services administrator.

Required Dispositions

In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

• Must be CPI trained or willing to take training.
• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of ourstudents and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity

Qualifications

• One year of college coursework (30 semester hours) in a human service field AND 2,000 supervised experience hours.Supervision must have been provided by a Qualified Mental Health Professional and documentation will be required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field AND related internship experience(or 2,000 supervised hours)
• Master's degree in human service or related field
• A high school diploma and 4,000 supervised experience hoursSupervision must have been provided by a Qualified Mental Health Professional and documentation will be required.

Required Dispositions

In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of ourstudents and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

Commitment to Equity

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.