Mental Health Skills Worker

Jimmy Jazz; Milaca (MN); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401K and PTO

Job summary

Fernbrook Family Center in Milaca, MN seeks Mental Health Practitioners to provide skills-based mental health services in home and community settings. The role supports children, adults, and families under QMHP supervision.

Flexible hours with salary and hourly options; travel required to client homes and community sites. Must meet Minnesota Statute requirements for Mental Health Practitioner or Clinical Trainee. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and acceptable driving record.
• Must meet one of the Minnesota statutory qualification pathways for Mental Health Practitioner or Clinical Trainee.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health skills-based services to clients in home and community settings.
• Meet required productivity benchmarks and weekly billable expectations.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external providers.
• Complete documentation per agency standards for content, quality, and timeliness.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Professional boundaries

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Minnesota Statute: Mental Health Practitioner

Minnesota Statute: Clinical Trainee

Job description

• Location 150 10th St NW,Suite 2,Milaca, MN, 56353,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation health, vision, and dental insurnance, PTO and holiday pay, 401K, conference allotment

Join our Team at Fernbrook Family Center!

Flexible hours with both salary and hourly options. This position would be doing skills and ARMHS work in a home and community setting to provide support in Milaca and Onamia.

Job Summary

Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) provide skills-based mental health services to children, adults, and families experiencing behavioral health concerns. Under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), MHPs help clients build skills that support daily functioning, resilience, and overall well-being.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not include direct supervision of other employees. MHPs collaborate closely with Fernbrook team members who share clients and/or support caseload coordination.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fernbrook Family Center is committed to an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value employees with lived experience that reflects the communities we serve. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide mental health skills-based services to children, adults, and families through individual, family, and group modalities in home and community settings.

Meet required productivity benchmarks and weekly billable expectations.

Use effective, culturally responsive strategies to address client needs.

Complete documentation in accordance with agency standards for content, quality, and timeliness.

Seek supervision, consultation, and guidance as needed.

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings to support professional development.

Complete 30 hours of mental health-related continuing education every two years.

Coordinate care and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external providers.

Uphold and represent Fernbrook Family Center's mission and values internally and externally.

Follow all agency policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Strong ethical judgment and decision-making.

Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Willingness to seek support and consultation when needed.

Ability to manage time, scheduling, and deadlines independently.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team across diverse settings.

Openness to feedback, coaching, and direction.

Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.

Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn new systems as needed.

Strong alignment with Fernbrook's mission and core values.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, listen, observe, and use a computer for extended periods.

Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Flexible work hours generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Regular travel is required to client homes, community settings, Fernbrook locations, and off-site placements.

Salaried employees typically work 40-43 hours per week; additional hours may be needed to meet client and program demands.

Hourly employees may work up to 40 hours per week. Overtime must be approved in advance by a supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required for community-based positions.

Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with agency and Department of Human Services requirements.

Must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

Current Minnesota Statute requirements for Mental Health Practitioner, or

Current Minnesota Statute requirements for Clinical Trainee

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing services to children, adults, and families.

Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

EEO Statement

Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Other Duties

This job posting is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Responsibilities may change based on agency needs or employee request, with notice when feasible and as allowable.