Mental Health Therapist (Spanish or Hmong bilingual)

Salary : $70,904.60 - $107,070.87 Annually

Location : North Minneapolis

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25HSPH285KB03

Department : NorthPoint Health & Wellness

Division : Psychologists

Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

The Behavioral Health department at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is seeking a Mental Health Therapist who is fluent in Spanish or Hmong, in addition to English. This position will also complete diagnostic assessment reports, create treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy.

Candidates who are looking to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) will be pleased to know that NorthPoint's score is 21. Health care providers that help underserved communities are eligible for scholarship and loan repayment programs.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit

Location and hours :

This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be flexible, Monday through Friday between 7 : 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About this position type : This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior Psychiatric.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will :

• Provide direct clinical services including diagnostic assessments and individual, group, and family therapy.
• Provide consultation and training to staff; take part in client-related meetings with staff or other providers and professionals.
• Provide general case management; prepare reports, case records, correspond clinically, and bill for services.
• Participate in weekly, multidisciplinary staff case consultations with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health providers.
• Complete timely documentation of mental health services provided to meet Minnesota Uniform Service Standards (USS) requirements and to bill for services.
• Confer and consult with employees in community social service, mental health, educational, and other human services systems.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary, integrated care team consisting of medical, dental, behavioral health, and other ancillary care providers, providing both internal and external referrals for patients.

Need to have :

Nice to have :

Establish effective therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.

Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department : NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive, integrated, holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy, environmentally safe, and economically stable, self-reliant community.

About Hennepin County : Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Watch this video for application best practices and tips.

This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and / or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Katie Bakke

Katie.Bakke@hennepin.us

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be flexible, Monday through Friday between 7 : 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

Do you hold a master's degree or higher in social work and / or another closely related field?

Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

How many years of post-master's degree experience do you have in a psychiatric or mental health setting?

Describe your post-master's degree experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, referencing job(s) listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

Do you currently qualify as a Mental Health Professional ?

In which of the following ways do you qualify as a Mental Health Professional (per MN Statute 245.462 Subd. 18)? Check all that apply.

Describe your qualification(s) as a mental health professional, including certificates, area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant qualifications, type "None" in the space provided.

What is your current Minnesota licensing status? Check all that apply.

Do you have the ability to communicate fluently in Spanish or Hmong in addition to English, both verbally and in writing? Check all that apply.

Do you have experience using Epic electronic health records system?

Describe your experience using Epic electronic health records system, referencing job(s) listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

How many years of experience do you have with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques?

Describe your experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, referencing job(s) listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.

Required Question

Salary : $70,905 - $107,071