What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker position at Lakeville Area Schools?
- Must possess or be eligible for a School Counselor, School Social Worker, or School Psychologist license in the State of Minnesota
- Salary Range: $54,123 to $101,459 (pro-rated for FTE and contracted days)
- See attached job description
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
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Employees are eligible for benefits on Day One of employment.
- All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
- Teachers are offered health and dental benefits at a 0.50 FTE or more.
- All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
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Health benefits include:
- added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST
- free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7
- free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
- provider choice with the largest PPO network available
- wellness rewards program
- Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.
- 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (for more information, visit PERAfor non-instructional positions and TRAfor instructional/licensed positions).
- Staff over 30 hours per week are offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
- Staff over 30 hours per week are offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
- Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
- Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP, employees and their famiies can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
- Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals any time, anywhere for better health and well-being.
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program. Some positions may qualify for the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website atstudentaid.gov.
- About Lakeville Area Schools
- Mental Health Worker
JobID: 6011
Position Type:
Related Services Specialists/School Social Worker
Related Services Specialists/School Social Worker
Date Posted:
3/23/2026
3/23/2026
Location:
Kenwood Trail Middle School
Kenwood Trail Middle School
Date Available:
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
Closing Date:
open until filled
open until filled
Mental Health Worker
0.50 FTE
Kenwood Trail Middle School
This position begins on August 26, 2026.
Position Description/Qualifications:
WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:
Student focused; community connected.
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School Disrict No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.
Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.
As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family.
Your benefits may include:
Student focused; community connected.
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School Disrict No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.
Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.
As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family.
Your benefits may include:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
Support to help you reach your career goals:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.
FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements"
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity
Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/
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Salary : $54,123 - $101,459