Since 1994, Stellher Human Services has been helping families and children throughout Northern Minnesota through home, school and community-based mental health services.

Working at Stellher means being part of a team that is committed to our mission of making a positive and healthy difference in the lives of the clients we serve. The ideal candidate is interested in working for an organization that encourages personal and professional growth through training and exploring innovative methods of therapy.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for employees working 30 or more hours per week including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer matching contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with an employer matching contribution
• Term Life/AD&D paid by Stellher
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurances: Short-Term Disability, Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness
• Board approved supervision for Clinical Trainees working toward licensure

Stellher Human Services is a National Health Service Corps approved site. Clinicians in both our Bemidji and Detroit Lakes outpatient programs may be eligible to participate in the student loan repayment program.

**UP TO $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS**

The Mental Health Practitioner is responsible to provide individual, group, and/or family skills as determined by a diagnostic assessment for children and adolescents experiencing mental health issues, communication challenges, or family conflict. Clinical supervision is provided by a mental health professional. Day to day supervision is provided by the school principal and the Stellher program coordinator.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives, reviews and screens referrals for services in accordance with district and school procedures.
• Obtains and completes intake form, privacy notice, releases and other required documentation with the family.
• Participates in treatment planning and reviews, provides recommendations to the student’s team regarding client goals, objectives and interventions.
• Implements the assigned interventions in each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Treatment Plan (ITP).
• Conducts social skills, life skills and group skills training to children and adolescents with an emotional disturbance and their families.
• Maintains detailed daily progress notes, logs, reports and other required documentation on services provided and on each client’s response to interventions.
• Incorporates family members into the development and implementation of Individual Treatment Plans and activities for child. Accommodates the family in scheduling family and individual sessions and related activities.
• Makes referrals for other needed services and coordinates treatment with other district and community services that the family is receiving.
• Performs work as part of a team with the parents, special education teachers, mental health professional, case manager, and other support staff.
• Assists families in developing and utilizing a crisis management plan when needed.
• Implements approved de-escalation techniques as directed by the M.H. Professional.
• Communicates personal and cultural respect to child and family.
• Conducts activities related to compliance with federal and state laws related to mandated reporting, HIPAA, and the Data Privacy Act.
• Treats clients and coworkers with dignity and respect.
• Works as part of a team to promote a culture of continuous improvement and commitment to the mission of the organization.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Able to work independently within established guidelines and with limited supervision and assistance.
• Able to travel to and from meetings with families, school officials, and other agencies.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with other professionals in verbal and written formats.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields and 2000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to recipients with mental illness or substance use disorder required.
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields and has completed an internship/practicum with direct interaction with adult or child clients.
• Has 4000 hours of work experience in the delivery of services to adults or children with a mental illness or substance abuse disorder.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.