SCHOOL LINKED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (SLMH) FLOAT

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Education funds

Medical & dental insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral program

Job summary

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is seeking a School Linked Mental Health Professional to join our in-school program serving multiple districts including Monticello. The role provides direct mental health services to students in the school setting, with a focus on reducing barriers to care and collaborating with educators.

You will travel across Wright, Sherburne and Stearns Counties, build therapeutic relationships with students and families, and coordinate with school staff and community

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Licensed as LP, LICSW, LMFT or LPCC.
• Clear DHS clearance and sexual exploitation screening.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-school mental health services in the school setting.
• Travel across Wright, Sherburne and Stearns Counties as needed.
• Develop therapeutic rapport with students and families to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with school staff and other care providers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative teamwork

Clinical judgment

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Brief Description

In addition to the base salary, eligible individuals can earn monthly and annual bonuses for services exceeding impact targets.

Compensation

Licensed Therapist starting at $70,000.

Schedule

Full Time: Monday – Friday, schedule aligns with school hours.

School Linked Mental Health Professional (SLMH) Location

Serves the following school districts: Buffalo/Hanover/Montrose, Monticello, Big Lake, Maple Lake, Sartell, Sauk Rapids/Rice, Howard Lake/Waverly/Winsted, Tierra Nova, Wright ALC, and Kaleidoscope.

What Is School-Linked Mental Health?

This school-based mental health program partners with local school districts to provide accessible, in-school mental health services for students up to 12th grade. By embedding services within the school environment, the program reduces barriers to care and fosters collaboration with educators and community systems. Mental health professionals deliver direct support, design classroom toolkits, and participate in school-wide interventions to improve student outcomes and reduce behavioral referrals. Clinicians work closely with school staff to respond to students’ needs in real-time throughout the school day.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Provide floating coverage to any schools in CMMHC's service area to meet increased demand. Travel throughout Wright, Sherburne and Stearns Counties is required.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with school sites and community members to expand and maintain school-linked collaborative efforts.
• Provide medically necessary services in appropriate settings, including the family when possible.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with parents and care providers to allow for improved client or student functioning.
• Provide flexible support to a dynamic community based therapist team.
• Collaborate with care providers, social workers, outside agencies, and school staff.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Licensed as an LP, LICSW, LMFT or LPCC
• Clearance from DHS and sexual exploitation screening
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

What Will Set You Apart

• Flexibility and high level of independence
• Experience and training in behavioral learning techniques, rehabilitation theory and practice, and ability to do diagnostic assessments and individual treatment plans.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Experience in a school setting or community based position.
• Outgoing personality that allows you to form relationships with the school district.

Benefits We Offer

• Paid Time Off
• Continuing education funds and on-site education programs
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution
• Employee referral program | $1,000 for full-time, $500 for part-time

EEO Statement

CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.