Mental Health Therapist-Youth and Family Focused

Brief Description

Join Fernbrook Family Center — a leading mental health provider in southern Minnesota—where compassionate care meets real-world impact. If you’re passionate about helping children, adults, and families thrive, we’d love to meet you. Build a meaningful career in a supportive, collaborative environment that values growth, flexibility, and belonging.

Why Fernbrook?

At Fernbrook, We’re Dedicated To Transforming Lives Through Innovative, Client-centered Therapy Services. You’ll Join a Team That Believes In

• Clinical excellence
• Supportive supervision
• Respect, inclusion, and lived experience
• Ongoing learning and professional development
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate services with Fernbrook team members who share caseloads
  
  

Reasonable Accommodations

We’re committed to an inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, and we value applicants with lived experience relevant to our work.

Position Type & Expected Hours

Flexible scheduling between 7:00am–7:00pm

• Travel to various service locations required
• Remote work may include telehealth sessions (if available), documentation, and staff meetings
• Salaried staff: typically 40–43 hours/week
• Hourly staff: up to 40 hours/week (overtime requires approval)
  
  

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and/or skills services to children, adults, and families
• Conduct diagnostic assessments
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with external providers and community partners
• Seek supervisory support and consultation as needed
• Attend trainings to enhance clinical skills
• Participate in staff meetings and clinical supervision
• Complete continuing education requirements
• Uphold Fernbrook mission, values, and policies
• Meet productivity standards
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong ethical decision-making and sound professional judgment
• Ability to maintain healthy professional boundaries
• Independent task management and follow-through
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Adaptability, teamwork, and a growth mindset
• Willingness to seek feedback and continue learning
• Comfort with basic computer systems and documentation platforms
• Commitment to Fernbrook’s values and client-centered care
  
  

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting and computer work
• Stamina to engage actively in clinical sessions
• Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds
  
  

Education & Experience (Required)

• Master’s Degree or currently enrolled in a relevant program qualifying toward one of the following: LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (and insurance for community-based roles)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with agency and DHS requirements
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving diverse client populations
• Bilingual proficiency
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Other Duties: This description may not include every responsibility. Duties may evolve with notice based on program and client needs.

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