Home and Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job Summary

Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) provide 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide mental health skills-based services to children, adults, and families through individual, family, and group modalities.
• Meet required productivity benchmarks for client services and weekly billable expectations.
• Use effective and culturally responsive strategies to address clients needs.
• Complete documentation in alignment with established content, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Seek supervisory guidance and consultation as needed.
• Attend and engage in staff meetings in ways that support your professional needs.
• 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.

Required Skills and Abilities

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

Physical Demands

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

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• 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 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.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

EEO Statement

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.