What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner position at Fernbrook Family Center?
Brief Description
Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)
Fernbrook Family Center
This position includes working in day treatment and home and community settings.
Make a difference in the lives of children, adults, and families across Southern Minnesota.
Fernbrook Family Center is a community mental health agency with approximately 250 employees dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health services. We are committed to supporting our employees through quality supervision, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative team environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
Position Summary
Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) provide community-based mental health services to children, adults, and families experiencing mental health concerns. Working under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), MHPs help clients develop the skills needed to improve daily functioning, increase independence, and achieve their treatment goals.
This position offers flexible scheduling, supportive supervision, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, client-centered environment.
What You'll Do
We're Looking For Professionals Who Are
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve and provide reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)
Fernbrook Family Center
This position includes working in day treatment and home and community settings.
Make a difference in the lives of children, adults, and families across Southern Minnesota.
Fernbrook Family Center is a community mental health agency with approximately 250 employees dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health services. We are committed to supporting our employees through quality supervision, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative team environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
Position Summary
Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) provide community-based mental health services to children, adults, and families experiencing mental health concerns. Working under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), MHPs help clients develop the skills needed to improve daily functioning, increase independence, and achieve their treatment goals.
This position offers flexible scheduling, supportive supervision, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, client-centered environment.
What You'll Do
- Provide mental health skills services to children, adults, and families in individual, family, and group settings.
- Build supportive, therapeutic relationships that promote client growth and recovery.
- Utilize culturally responsive and evidence-based strategies to address client needs.
- Meet established productivity and weekly billable service expectations.
- Complete clinical documentation that meets agency quality and timeliness standards.
- Coordinate care with families, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners.
- Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
- Complete 30 hours of mental health-related continuing education every two years.
- Uphold Fernbrook Family Center's mission, values, and professional standards.
- Follow all agency policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
We're Looking For Professionals Who Are
- Ethical and committed to providing high-quality client care.
- Able to maintain professional boundaries.
- Organized and capable of managing schedules independently.
- Strong communicators with clients, families, and community partners.
- Comfortable working independently in community settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Open to feedback, learning, and ongoing professional growth.
- Proficient with computers and electronic documentation systems (or willing to learn).
- Passionate about supporting individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges.
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- Current Minnesota Statute requirements for a Mental Health Practitioner, or
- Current Minnesota Statute requirements for a Clinical Trainee.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance for community-based services.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background study in accordance with Department of Human Services and agency requirements.
- Experience working with children, adults, and families.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
- Flexible work hours, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Travel throughout the community to client homes, schools, Fernbrook offices, and other service locations.
- Salaried employees typically work 40–43 hours per week, depending on client needs.
- Hourly employees may work up to 40 hours per week; overtime requires prior supervisor approval.
- Ability to sit, observe, listen, and work on a computer for extended periods.
- Occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
- Supportive clinical supervision and mentorship
- Flexible scheduling
- Meaningful, relationship-focused work
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Collaborative and mission-driven culture
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community
Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve and provide reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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