Spero·Owatonna, Minnesota
Provide community-based mental health treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery services for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Deliver clinical assessments, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention while serving as a clinical resource for a multidisciplinary ACT team.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Mental Health Professional (MHP) provides community-based mental health treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery services as a member of Spero’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The MHP provides clinical assessment, treatment planning, individual and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation, rehabilitation services, and evidence-based interventions to individuals experience serious and persistent mental illness, including co-occurring substance use disorders. This position serves as a clinical resource to the multidisciplinary team through consultation, treatment recommendations, and clinical support while maintaining a direct service caseload.
Experience working with adults experiencing serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. LADC credential strongly preferred. Candidates with substantial experience treatment co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through IDDT, Motivational Interviewing, harm reduction, or similar evidence-based approaches is preferred. Physical Requirements: Ability to travel throughout the community utilizing a personal vehicle. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and navigate a variety of community environments and perform the physical demands of community-based work. Ability to lift and carry work materials and client-related items weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to communicate effectively, utilize standard office technology, and respond appropriately during behavioral health emergencies and crisis situations. Work Environment:
Services primarily provided in community settings including client homes, hospitals, clinics, shelters, and other community locations. The position requires frequent travel, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing client needs and environments. Staff routinely work with individuals experiencing psychiatric symptoms, substance use disorders, medical concerns, homelessness, and other complex psychosocial challenges. When not in the community, staff work in a shared office environment that promotes collaboration, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
& Perks Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Financial & Retirement: 401(k) & Roth retirement plans Income Protection & Insurance: Life Insurance Long-Term Disability (LTD) MNPL & MNPFLA disability coverage Supplemental benefits available through AFLAC and Principal Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO package 2 floating holidays 9 paid holidays
Must meet Minnesota Statutory requirements as a Mental Health Professional with current licensure or eligibility. Requires a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and preferred experience in IDDT and LADC credentials.
Market context
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.