School Linked Mental Health Practitioner

Fernbrook Family Center; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fernbrook Family Center seeks a Mental Health Practitioner to provide skills-based mental health services in a school setting at Alden Schools. The role supports children, adults, and families under QMHP supervision, focusing on resilience and daily functioning.

You will collaborate with Fernbrook team members, maintain documentation, participate in ongoing supervision, and complete required continuing education. Travel to client homes and community sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass a criminal background check as per agency requirements.
• Meets one of the Minnesota Statute qualification pathways for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to children, adults, and families through individual, family, and group modalities.
• Meet productivity benchmarks and weekly billable expectations.
• Use culturally responsive strategies to address client needs.
• Complete documentation per agency standards for quality and timeliness.
• Seek supervision and guidance as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings to support professional growth.
• Coordinate care with Fernbrook staff and external providers.
• Uphold Fernbrook Family Center’s mission and values.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Ethical judgment

Boundaries

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Supervision seeking

Education

Minnesota Statute: Mental Health Practitioner

Minnesota Statute: Clinical Trainee

Job description

Brief Description

Join our Team at Fernbrook Family Center! This position is in a school setting at Alden Schools.

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.
• 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.
  • 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.