Mental Health Practitioner, Part time

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

PTO and Sick Time

Job summary

Fairview Range in Hibbing, MN seeks a Mental Health Practitioner for the inpatient Behavioral Health Department. You will maintain a safe therapeutic milieu under supervision and provide group and individual therapy to patients on the acute unit.

Responsibilities include assessing and implementing therapy programs, recording patient data, and collaborating with nurses and the treatment team to deliver effective care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Includes BCS certification or eligibility within 90 days.
• BLS/CPR certification within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual therapy to patients on the acute unit.
• Assess and implement therapy programs using current evidence-based practices.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient data.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and treatment team to optimize care.
• Assist in keeping supplies and equipment organized and functioning.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and critical-thinking in daily care.
• Establish strong relationships with health care team members.
• Work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Crisis de-escalation

Data collection

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

BCS certification

Basic Life Support (AHA/Red Cross)

MHP credential or eligible within 2,000 hours/4 years

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is hiring a Mental Health Practitioner for our inpatient Behavioral Health Department in Hibbing, MN.

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu under the direction and supervision of the BH Director and the BH Service Line Social Worker Supervisor. You will provide group and individual therapy to patients on the acute unit under the supervision of LICSW, assist, and observe patients so that the goals and objectives of the treatment are achieved.

Schedule

This is an ONSITE position working 40-64 hours per two weeks. A standard schedule may consist of 8 or 12‑hour shifts, encompassing both day and evening rotations. Weekends: one weekend per month.

Internal posting through: 7/24/26.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual therapy.
• Assess and implement individual and group therapy programming utilizing current evidence‑based practices based on the needs of the patient population.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient data.
• Provide resources and education to patients.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other treatment team members to provide patients with the most effective treatment.
• Assist in keeping supplies and equipment organized and in working condition.
• Demonstrate excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Establish effective relationships with health care team members.
• Demonstrate skill in utilizing psychologically based information to establish good interpersonal relationships.
• Able to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to work well independently.
• Demonstrate and implement verbal de‑escalation as evidenced by minimal special interventions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• BCS certification, current or obtained within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 180 days.
• MHP, or eligible within first 2,000 hours or four years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year psychiatric in‑patient care experience.
• Group therapy experience.

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more.

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.