School Based Mental Health Practitioner - White Bear Lake Middle Schools

Under the supervision of the clinical supervisor, the Mental Health Practitioner is responsible for providing direct mental health services (i.e. individual/group skills training), as well as ancillary services if applicable, in the school setting to improve functioning.

Coordination / Communication

• Develop, maintain and utilize both written and verbal communication skills.

• Handle various aspects of the family and school coordination and communication with respects to the program.

• Work with school staff and other outside agencies in a professional and responsible manner on behalf of the client.

Client & Family Interaction

• Adhere to confidentiality and mandatory reporting laws.

• Create and implement a mental health treatment plan that is reviewed and approved by the clinical supervisor.

• Provide resources and education for families, client and school staff in an effort to improve educational functioning.

• Identify current strengths and needs relevant to the client.

Documentation and Training

• Complete all paperwork in an appropriate, accurate and timely manner and according to agency guidelines.

• Attend all continuing education and training, as mandated by the agency or licensor.

• Adhere to appropriate paperwork timelines so services can be billed appropriately and timely.

• Ensure all documents have proper signatures.

All Other Duties As Assigned

Other duties may be assigned to this position periodically depending on the needs of the agency and/or Human Resources Director.

Generous Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Full benefit package including health and dental insurance policies; optional HSA, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and 401K.
• Generous vacation and reasonable time off
• $1000 annually for CEU funds
• Training opportunities to pursue areas of interest and obtain competencies
• Reimbursement for licensure fees
• Existing partnerships with Capella University, Concordia University-St. Paul and Walden University to pursue further education
• Graduate school education reimbursement for current staff choosing to get the higher degree as long as they remain employed with us post graduate work
• Competitive salary and productivity bonuses
• Work in a collaborative, team-based environment, weekly supervision provided
• Opportunity to work in early childhood, elementary, middle school and high school settings

1. Qualified Mental Health Practitioner

a. Relevant Coursework

• 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences/related fields**

AND one of the following:

• 2,000 hours of supervised experience in delivery of services*…

• Is fluent in non-English language of the clientele ethnic group…

• Is working in day treatment program

• Has completed a practicum or internship that focuses on direct interaction with adults or children served, and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields

b. Work Experience

• 4,000 hours of supervised experience in delivery of services*…

OR

• 2,000 hours of supervised experience in delivery of services*...AND receives clinical supervision as required by applicable statutes and rules from a mental health professional at least once a week until the requirement of 4,000 hours of supervised experience is met

c. Graduate Student Internship

• Is a graduate student in behavioral sciences or related fields** and is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training

d. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

• Holds a master’s or graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields**

OR

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields** AND completes a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields**

e. Vendor of medical care

2. Knowledge of parenting skills, child care methods, child development, home management and housekeeping skills, etc.

3. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

4. Good decision making skills and the ability to work with minimal direction.

5. Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills required.

6. Ability to work with resistant clients; be non-judgmental in regards to lifestyles and/or economic status.

7. Desire to work with high-risk youth and families in crisis.