Mental Health Practitioner- Treatment​/Community Focused

Brief Description Job Summary

Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) provide mental health services to children, adults, and families experiencing mental health concerns. Working under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), MHPs support clients in strengthening skills that improve daily functioning and overall well-being.

Mental Health Practitioners do not provide direct supervision to other employees. They are expected to collaborate and coordinate with Fernbrook Family Center team members who share clients or caseload responsibilities.

Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Provide mental health, skills-based services to children, adults, and families through individual, family, and group modalities in day treatment and home and community settings.
• Meet required productivity benchmarks for client services and weekly billable expectations.
• Use effective, culturally responsive strategies to address client needs.
• Complete documentation in alignment with established content, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Seek supervisory guidance and consultation as needed.
• Attend and actively engage in staff meetings to support professional development.
• Complete 30 hours of mental health–related continuing education every two years.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external service providers.
• Uphold and communicate Fernbrook Family Center’s mission internally and externally.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong ethical decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Willingness to seek support and consultation when needed.
• Ability to independently manage time, schedules, and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently across diverse settings and collaboratively within a team.
• Openness to feedback and direction.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and clinical growth.
• Proficiency with computers and basic software programs, or willingness to learn.
• Alignment with Fernbrook Family Center’s mission and core values.

• Extended periods of sitting, listening, observing, or using a computer.
• Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

• Work hours are flexible, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Regular travel to client homes, community settings, Fernbrook offices, and off-site locations where clients may be placed is required.
• Salaried employees typically work 40–43 hours per week; additional hours may be required to meet client and program needs.
• Hourly employees may work up to 40 hours per week. Overtime must be pre-approved by a supervisor.

• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required for positions involving community-based client contact.
• Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with agency and Department of Human Services requirements.
• Must meet one of the following qualifications:
  • Current Minnesota Statute requirements for Mental Health Practitioner, or
  • Current Minnesota Statute requirements for Clinical Trainee.

• Experience working with children, adults, and families.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, as allowable by law and based on agency or employee needs.