Mobile Crisis Behavioral Health Practitioner

Northern Pines Mental Health Center; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Northern Pines Mental Health Center seeks a Behavioral Health Practitioner for its Mobile Crisis Outreach team. You will triage crisis calls and conduct immediate mental health assessments across six counties, coordinating with on-duty staff and maintaining flexible shifts that may include on-call hours for 24/7 coverage.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, referrals, and community collaboration to stabilize clients and prevent unnecessary hospitalization.

Qualifications

• Travel is a requirement; valid driver’s license is required.
• Must meet Minnesota Mental Health Practitioner status in at least one way.
• Roles include crisis assessments and immediate interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessments and immediate face-to-face evaluations.
• Identify urgent needs for emergency services and determine level of care.
• Provide short-term crisis interventions to help clients cope and return to baseline functioning.
• Develop culturally appropriate crisis intervention plans with clients and update as needed.
• Refer clients to additional mental health services and coordinate with community agencies.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to ensure high-quality client care.
• Transport clients as appropriate.

Skills

Travel required

Driver's license

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in behavioral sciences

2000 hours of mental health work

30+ semester hours with practicum

Job description

Northern Pines Mental Health Center seeks a Behavioral Health Practitioner for its Mobile Crisis Outreach team. You will triage crisis calls and conduct immediate mental health assessments across six counties, coordinating with on-duty staff and maintaining flexible shifts that may include on-call hours for 24/7 coverage.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, referrals, and community collaboration to stabilize clients and prevent unnecessary hospitalization.