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Behavioral Health Practitioner - Crisis Response

NORTHERN PINES MENTAL HEALTH CENTER·Brainerd, Minnesota

$26/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Behavioral Health Practitioner will triage crisis calls and conduct face-to-face mental health assessments to determine immediate needs. They will also provide intensive, short-term crisis interventions and collaborate with community stakeholders to ensure high-quality client care.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Maple
  • Street -
  • Brainerd,
  • MN 56401Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeSalary
  • Range: $25.50 - $25.50
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift: DayNorthern Pines Mental Health Center is proud to offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package! We are seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach team. Travel throughout the six-county region will be required. The purpose of this role is to triage crisis calls and provide mental health assessments for evaluation of any immediate needs or crisis situations. Dedicated Practitioners will consult with the professional on duty after each assessment. MCO staff will work in teams with rotating shifts. Some holidays may be required. To allow appropriate response to crisis situations, this role may include on-call hours that achieve coverage 24 hours a day/7 days per week/365 days a year.
  • Essential
  • Functions include: Provide consultation to staff regarding crisis situations Provide training to staff regarding assessments in crisis situations
  • Conduct crisis assessments, an immediate, face-to-face evaluation to: identify any immediate need for emergency services, determine that the recipient’s behavior is a serious deviation from his/her baseline level of functioning and caused by either a mental health crisis or emergency, provide immediate intervention to relieve the recipient’s distress Determine the need for crisis intervention services, or referrals to other resources, based on crisis assessments Promptly provide crisis interventions, face-to-face, short-term, intensive mental health services provided during a mental health crisis or emergency in order to help recipients: cope with stressors, identify and use available resources, avoid unnecessary hospitalization and loss of independent living, develop action plans, begin to return to his/her baseline level of functioning Develop culturally appropriate crisis intervention treatment plans with clients and update as necessary Refer clients to different/ additional mental health services Provide crisis intervention for consumers within the community, interacting with Social Service agencies, Law Enforcement agencies, hospital emergency departments, etc. Collaborate with community stakeholders throughout the region as needed to provide high quality client care
  • Transport clients as appropriate
  • Qualifications include: Travel is a requirement of the position; valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle are required Must meet Mental Health Practitioner status per the
  • State of
  • Minnesota in at least one of the following ways: Holds a master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields. OR Has at least 2,000 hours (approximately one year working full-time) of work experience in the delivery of mental health services. OR Has completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of coursework in Behavioral Sciences or related fields AND has completed a practicum or internship that required direct interaction with adults or children served, and was focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.
  • Compensation &
  • Benefits include: A starting wage of $25.50/ hour Opoprtunities for additional on-call pay Health, Dental, Disability and Life insurance with other additional voluntary options for spousal life, short term disability, accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness plans Health Savings account with employer contribution 401K with employer match Generous paid time off (1st - 3rd year, full-time employees earn 19 days/152 hours per year. Increases with longevity!)
  • Nine holidays observed per year as follows: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and a Weather Float Day. Supportive of time off for a healthy work/life balance Bereavement Pay Travel reimbursement Paid Supervision if working toward independent licensure Northern Pines Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit a resume and cover letter if interested in applying.

Keywords

Mental Health, Practitioner, Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Health Crisis, Mental Health Crisis Response, Crisis Response, Mobile Crisis Outreach, Non-profit, Community, Social Work, Minnesota

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and meet Minnesota Mental Health Practitioner status requirements through education or experience. This includes holding a graduate degree in behavioral sciences or having at least 2,000 hours of relevant work experience.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Triage
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Behavioral health
  • Crisis counseling
  • Client transport
  • Mental health assessment
  • Emergency services coordination
  • Stakeholder collaboration

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Bereavement pay
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Paid supervision

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$26/hr
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota
Posted
Apr 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
NORTHERN PINES MENTAL HEALTH CENTER logo

Hiring organization

NORTHERN PINES MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Enhancing Lives, Restoring Hope. Northern Pines is a comprehensive community mental health center that was established in 1964, with a six county service area in Central Minnesota that includes Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties. We have offices in...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.

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