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School Based Therapist

Sagent Behavioral Health
Cottage Grove, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026
Brief Description

Job Title: School Based Therapist

Location: This role will split time between Nuevas Fronteras Elementary and Pullman Elementary

  • Nuevas Fronteras Elementary. 1020 3rd St., St. Paul Park, MN 55071
  • Pullman Elementary. 1260 Selby Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071

Working Model: In-person

Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000 team members across 80 locations in five states—we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you.

As a School Based Therapist at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to students within an Elementary school setting including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support. You will also collaborate with school staff, parents, and external agencies to create a supportive environment that fosters student's well-being and academic success.

Full Time Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Time off and Holidays
  • Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
  • Free attendance for internal CEUs

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation.
  • Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
  • Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Sagent staff, and school staff as needed.
  • Provide consultation to parents and school staff.
  • Attend school meetings, IEP meetings, Student Intervention team, etc.
  • Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings.
  • Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in your community.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
  • Candidates will have clinical licensure or be on licensure track for:
    • MN: LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP
  • Preferred bilingual fluency in English and Spanish with the ability provide assessment, treatment, consultation, and documentation services in either language as needed.
  • Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes with the ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children and adolescents, which may include internship, practicum, or supervised clinical experience.
  • Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems.
Compensation: We offer pay options to meet your professional and financial goals!

Rate Based Pay Model

  • Licensed: $ 68,000 – 75,000
  • Pre-licensed: $ 50,000 – 55,000
  • Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as education, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location.
  • Employees in these positions are W2.
  • A pay premium may be available for bilingual candidates.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $68,000 - $75,000

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