What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner-Elementary Day Treatment and Home and Community Focused position at Fernbrook Family Center?
Brief Description
Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)
This is a split position in elementary day treatment and home and community settings.
Fernbrook Family Center
Job Summary
Fernbrook Family Center is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to provide services to children, adults, and families experiencing mental health concerns.
Working under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), the MHP supports clients in developing skills that improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
This position does not supervise other employees but requires collaboration with team members who share client responsibilities.
Qualifications
Required:
Fernbrook Family Center is committed to an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value lived experience and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status.
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Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)
This is a split position in elementary day treatment and home and community settings.
Fernbrook Family Center
Job Summary
Fernbrook Family Center is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to provide services to children, adults, and families experiencing mental health concerns.
Working under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), the MHP supports clients in developing skills that improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mental health skills services to children, adults, and families (individual, family, and group)
- Meet productivity benchmarks and weekly billable expectations
- Utilize effective, culturally responsive strategies to address client needs
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external service providers
- Seek supervision and consultation as needed
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development
- Complete 30 hours of mental health continuing education every two years
- Uphold Fernbrook’s mission, values, and policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
This position does not supervise other employees but requires collaboration with team members who share client responsibilities.
Qualifications
Required:
- Meet Minnesota Statute requirements for:
- Mental Health Practitioner OR
- Clinical Trainee
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Experience working with children, adults, and families
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities
- Strong ethical decision-making and professional boundaries
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Openness to feedback and ongoing learning
- Basic computer proficiency
- Alignment with Fernbrook’s mission and values
- Flexible schedule, typically between 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Regular travel to homes, community settings, offices, and other locations
- Full-time:
- Salaried: 40–43 hours/week
- Hourly: up to 40 hours/week (overtime requires approval)
- Extended periods of sitting, observing, and computer use
- Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds
Fernbrook Family Center is committed to an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value lived experience and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status.
#INDSJ1