School-Based Mental Health Professional (Licensed Therapist or Clinical Trainee) - Bemidji, MN

Job Duties

As a School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee or Professional, you will work closely with students, families, educators, school staff, and other professionals to provide high-quality, accessible mental health services within the school environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.

Complete comprehensive mental health evaluations and other required clinical evaluations.

Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and team meetings.

Collaborate with teachers, school administration, special education staff, families, case managers, and community providers.

Provide crisis assessment and intervention support as needed.

Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and payer requirements.

Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.

Support families through education, resources, consultation, and coordination of care.

Participate in clinical supervision, consultation, training, CEU opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

Minimum Education Required

Licensed Mental Health Professional

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.

• Current Minnesota licensure as an LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP in good standing.

Clinical Trainee

• Master's degree in a qualifying mental health field.

• Meets Minnesota requirements to practice as a Clinical Trainee under approved supervision.

• Commitment to obtaining independent clinical licensure.

• Participation in required clinical supervision.

Minimum Experience Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

• Experience providing school-based or community-based mental health services.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and family systems.

• Strong clinical judgment and relationship-building skills.

• Strong communication, collaboration, documentation, and organizational skills.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$14.50 - $44.50 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

This position uses a base plus productivity compensation model that combines guaranteed hourly pay with additional compensation for completed billable services.

For a full-time employee working 40 hours per week and meeting the standard productivity expectation of 28 completed billable services per week, estimated total compensation is approximately $73,840 annually.

Compensation includes:

Guaranteed Base Pay: A minimum of $14.50 per hour for all hours worked

Productivity Pay: $30.00 per completed billable service

Standard Productivity Expectation: 28 completed billable services per week

What This Looks Like at Standard Productivity

For a full-time employee working 40 hours per week and completing 28 billable services per week:

Base Pay: Approximately $1,160 per two-week pay period

Productivity Pay: Approximately $1,680 per two-week pay period

Estimated Total: Approximately $2,840 per two-week pay period

Estimated Annual Compensation: Approximately $73,840

The minimum of $14.50 hourly base rate is guaranteed for all hours worked, regardless of the number of billable services completed. Productivity pay is earned in addition to the hourly base rate at $30.00 for each completed billable service.

Employees who exceed the standard productivity expectation have the opportunity to earn additional compensation.

Annualized compensation is an estimate based on 40 hours per week, 28 completed billable services per week, and 52 weeks per year. Actual earnings will vary based on hours worked and completed billable services.

Postal Code

56601

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

85877

Job Benefits

Full Benefits Package – Health, Dental, Life, Supplemental Options

401K with Annual Company Match

Free Virtual Telehealth & Mental Health Services (if enrolled in North Homes health plan)

$1,250 Annual CEU Funds + Licensure Reimbursement

Clinical Supervision Provided for Qualified Clinical Trainee

Generous Paid Time Off

Loan Forgiveness Eligible Position

Collaborative, Team-Based Culture