Mental Health Therapist - Crisis Residential

Northern Pines Mental Health Center; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Northern Pines Mental Health Center in Brainerd, MN, is seeking a licensed independent therapist to supervise Safe Harbor program staff and deliver psychotherapy weekly.

The role focuses on developing and reviewing treatment plans, ensuring DHS compliance, coordinating care with nursing and case managers, and providing clinical direction to staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed independent therapist (LMFT, LPCC, LGSW, LP) in Minnesota.
• Master’s degree in the behavioral health field.
• Minimum of two years’ supervised experience in the provision of mental-health services.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to train).
• Flexibility in scheduling, as Safe Harbor is a 24/7 facility.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle (required for travel).
• Successful MN DHS background check prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy sessions to Safe Harbor clients at least weekly.
• Review interventions delivered by staff and guide alternative strategies if goals are not met.
• Develop programming including IDDT, Illness Management, and independent living skills.
• Ensure documentation requirements (IAPP, INA/ITP, LOCUS, CAGE‑AID) are met and updated.
• Create and implement a supervision plan; meet monthly with staff for training.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the individual, case manager, and family as requested.

Education

Master’s degree in the behavioral health field

Licensed independent therapist (LMFT, LPCC, LGSW, LP) in Minnesota

Job description

Job Details

Safe Harbor – Brainerd, MN 56401
Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary Range: $74,000 – $79,000
Northern Pines Mental Health Center offers competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package.

Essential Functions

• Provide a clinically competent programming
• Review and evaluate interventions delivered by staff to each client; provide instruction on alternative strategies if a client is not achieving treatment goals
• Develop programming including Illness Management and Recovery, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT), and independent living skills (medication self‑administration, household management, cooking & nutrition, budgeting & shopping, transportation, healthy living, employment‑related skills, and social and interpersonal skill development)
• Meet with all Safe Harbor clients for individual psychotherapy sessions at least weekly
• Ensure documentation requirements are met and maintained (Individual Abuse Prevention Plan [IAPP], Immediate Needs Assessment/Individual Treatment Plan [INA/ITP], substance‑use screening & assessment [CAGE‑AID], Diagnostic, Functional Assessment, or Level of Care Utilization System [LOCUS])
• Review INA/ITP and IAPP daily and during weekly team meetings
• Create and implement a supervision plan and ensure that supervision requirements will be met
• Meet monthly with each Safe Harbor staff member for clinical training and supervision
• Provide and document supervision for Safe Harbor staff members (including responsibility for evaluating treatment services required under MN Chapter 245I)
• Review and sign all clinical documentation, including treatment plans of clients at Safe Harbor within timeline parameters
• Maintain a current and readily available schedule and means to reach mental‑health practitioners under treatment supervision or availability within 30 minutes for emergency consults regarding individuals (may also be required for emergency consultation)
• Assure staff on all shifts exchange information necessary to carry out individuals’ treatment plans, respond to individuals’ recovery goals, and update treatment plans & individual abuse prevention plan
• Facilitate the clinical portion of the weekly team meeting in person; ensure staff members complete ancillary meetings when not in attendance
• Supervise the development, modification, & implementation of recipients’ Individualized Treatment Plans and the MN Chapter245I service components
• Complete comprehensive evaluations as necessary, including a review of clinical documentation received by the facility
• Ensure case reviews are completed weekly and provide clinical direction for treatment planning & interventions
• Provide supervision for person‑centered treatment planning
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of each individual’s diagnosis, treatment plan, & response to treatment
• Screen and admit all individuals considering the Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) Admission Criteria per the MN Department of Human Services
• Plan for discharge and complete a discharge summary as required when an individual meets program goals, is no longer eligible for services, or the provider cannot meet needs; coordinate discharge planning with the individual, case manager, and family as requested
• Ensure compliance with DHS regulations for the IRTS/RCS
• Evaluate and provide feedback on direct staff member competency; coach, teach, & practice skills with staff
• Oversee Quality Assurance & improvement; review the quality assurance and improvement plan annually
• Oversee Orientation & Training per Policies & Procedures manual guidelines; complete treatment supervision plans for all staff annually
• Meet with the RN to ensure each recipient’s medication & medical needs are addressed per guidelines
• Work with nursing staff, mental‑health practitioners, and certified peer specialists to develop de‑escalation strategies, appropriate responses to medical emergencies (including intoxication & withdrawal), & behavioral emergency procedures
• Attend regional crisis meetings
• Develop relationships with community stakeholders (area hospitals, county entities, etc.)
• Be part of the on‑call mental‑health professional weekly rotation to ensure 24/7 availability to Safe Harbor staff
• Provide therapeutic services to assist individuals in reducing mental‑health symptoms

Qualifications

• Licensed independent therapist (LMFT, LPCC, LGSW, LP) in the State of Minnesota
• Master’s degree in the behavioral health field
• Minimum of two years’ supervised experience in the provision of mental‑health services
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to train)
• Flexibility in scheduling, as Safe Harbor is a 24/7 facility
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle (required for travel)
• Successful MN DHS background check prior to hire

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage range: $74,000 – $79,000 annually (based on qualifications)
• Health, dental, disability & life insurance; additional voluntary options for spousal life, short‑term disability, accident, hospital indemnity & critical illness plans
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off (19 days/152 hours per year for 1‑3 years, increasing with longevity)
• Nine holidays observed per year
• Supportive time‑off for healthy work/life balance
• Bereavement pay
• Travel reimbursement
• Paid supervision when working toward independent licensure

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.