What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner Day Treatment and Home and Community Focused position at Fernbrook Family Center?
Brief Description
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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
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.
Other Duties
This job posting is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Responsibilities may change based on agency needs or employee request, with notice when feasible and as allowable.
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Join our Team at Fernbrook Family Center!
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 in day treatment and home and community settings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to sit, listen, observe, and use a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.
- 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.
- 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, or
- Current Minnesota Statute requirements for Clinical Trainee
- Experience providing services to children, adults, and families.
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
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.
Other Duties
This job posting is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Responsibilities may change based on agency needs or employee request, with notice when feasible and as allowable.
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