What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL LINKED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (SLMH) FLOAT position at Central Minnesota Mental Health Center?
COMPENSATION: Licensed Therapist Target Range - $70,000-$85,000 (based degree level, licensure & experience) *In addition to the base salary, eligible individuals can earn monthly and annual bonuses for services exceeding impact targets*
SCHEDULE: Full Time: Monday – Friday, Schedule aligns with school hours
CMMHC has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a School Linked Mental Health Professional (SLMH) serving 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
The Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide floating coverage to any schools in CMMHC's service area providing coverage or 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.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000