School Linked Mental Health; Slmh Clinical Trainee​/Therapist - Howard Lake​/Maple Lake

Brief Description

CMMHC has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a School Linked Mental Health (SLMH) Clinical Trainee or Therapist for Howard Lake/Maple Lake Schools. We truly exercise a people first mindset. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our clients begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for compassionate people to join our mission. We will offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.

This school-based mental health program partners with local school districts to provide accessible, in-school mental health services for students up to 12th grade. By embedding services within the school environment, the program reduces barriers to care and fosters collaboration with educators and community systems. Mental health professionals deliver direct support, design classroom toolkits, and participate in school-wide interventions to improve student outcomes and reduce behavioral referrals.

Clinicians work closely with school staff to respond to students’ needs in real-time throughout the school day.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop and cultivate relationships with school sites and community members to expand and maintain school‑linked collaborative efforts.
• Provide medically necessary services in appropriate settings, including the family when possible.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with parents and care providers to allow for improved client or student functioning.
• Attend school conferences and school functions to provide psychoeducation and information on school‑linked services.
• Collaborate with care providers, social workers, outside agencies, and school staff.

• Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional as defined in 245I.04 Minnesota Rule.
• Master’s Level Mental Health Practitioner working as a Clinical Trainee on track for licensure as a Mental Health Professional as defined in  Minnesota Rule, subp 5C.
• Clear DHS background study.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Requires use of personal vehicle with current vehicle insurance.

• Experience and training in behavioral learning techniques, rehabilitation theory and practice, and ability to do diagnostic assessments, and individual treatment plans.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Experience in a school setting or community based position.
• Outgoing personality that allows you to form relationships with the school district.

Unlicensed Therapist Target Range – $55,000–$65,000 (based on degree level, licensure & experience)

Licensed Therapist Target Range – $70,000–$85,000 (based on degree level, licensure & experience)

• In addition to the base salary, eligible individuals can earn monthly and annual bonuses for services exceeding impact targets*.

Full Time:
Monday – Friday, schedule aligns with school hours

• Paid Time Off
• Continuing education funds and on‑site education programs
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5 % employer contribution
• Employee referral program | $1,000 for full-time, $500 for part-time

We provide an individual developmental experience beginning with our agency orientation and role specific onboarding program. We encourage team members to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on‑site education programs.

We encourage work‑life balance with a generous paid time off program and flexible schedules. Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well‑being. In addition, all CMMHC sites are approved for…