School Based Mental Health Practitioner - Deer River

North-Homes-Children-and-Family-Services; Deer River (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan options

CEUs & training

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

North Homes Children and Family Services seeks a Mental Health Practitioner to deliver school-based mental health services. You will collaborate with treatment teams to tailor plans, document thoroughly, and coordinate with families, schools, and community partners.

The role emphasizes supporting emotional, social, and educational functioning of youth while engaging families and school staff with trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Practitioner criteria described in the posting.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience with high-risk youth and families in crisis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, client-centered mental health services in a school-based setting.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to design and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Maintain detailed documentation and coordinate services across systems of care.

Job description

Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families? Join a mission-driven team that empowers individuals and strengthens communities through exceptional mental health care.

Pay & Perks

• Starting annual salary of $45,000
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday schedule
• Retirement plan options
• CEU's, training, and growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Position Summary

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you’ll provide direct, client-centered mental health services such as individual and group skills training in a school-based setting. You’ll work closely in collaboration with the treatment team to design and implement personalized treatment plans, maintain detailed documentation, and coordinate services across multiple systems of care.

Your role will be vital in improving the emotional, social, and educational functioning of clients—while being a trusted partner to families, schools, and other community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a liaison between families, schools, and support networks—building strong partnerships.
• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication, both written and verbal.
• Represent clients’ best interests with professionalism and respect in all interactions.

Client & Family Engagement

• Develop and implement tailored mental health treatment plans in collaboration with treatment team.
• Educate and empower clients, families, and school staff with valuable mental health resources.
• Recognize and build on client strengths while addressing key areas of growth.

Documentation & Training

• Accurately complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency timelines and billing guidelines.
• Stay at the forefront of the field through ongoing training and professional development.
• Maintain compliance with legal and ethical standards, including confidentiality and mandatory reporting.

All-Hands Mental Health Support

• Pitch in as needed to support team initiatives and evolving agency needs.
• Be flexible and ready to adapt in a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

You’re a great fit if you:

• Meet Qualified Mental Health Practitioner criteria (qualifications can be reviewed here )
• Have outstanding communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Have a heart for working with high-risk youth and families in crisis.
• Are nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, and have a strengths-based approach.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Travel to schools and service locations as needed.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Comfortable using computers and office equipment for daily documentation and communication.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Homes Children and Family Services proudly embraces Equal Opportunity Employment. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or background. Your uniqueness is our strength.