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$13.00/hr · p10p90 · $63,502/hr
this role: $24.20/hrmedian $28.00/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 102 posted behavioral health roles in Minneapolis, Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 14% below the Minneapolis, Minnesota median for behavioral health roles.
The Program Coordinator manages client access to mental health services, including treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge coordination. They also oversee daily program operations, including staff scheduling and facilitating individual meetings to support client recovery.
Job DetailsJob Location
CHICAGO
AVE
IRTS -
Minneapolis,
MN 55407Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $24.20 - $26.14 HourlyPeople Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to join our Crisis/IRTS team at Chicago Ave Residence! The Program Coordinator is a vital point of contact for clients seeking and receiving services at our Crisis and IRTS programs. Program coordinators identify, address, and manage barriers to accessing mental health care, including assisting with obtaining health care insurance coverage, locating appropriate community-based mental health services, providing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, facilitating individual meetings, completing clear and timely documentation, and delivering and developing individualized treatment planning and discharge planning consistent with client goals and objectives.
Location
Chicago Ave (Crisis/IRTS) - 3633
Chicago
Ave,
Minneapolis,
MN 55407
Starting
Wage: $24.20 - $26.14/ Hourly, depending on qualification, and $1,000 hiring bonus to external candidates!
Schedule:
Monday -
Friday 8a-4:30p People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.
Main
Job
Duties: Use and model person-centered principles, actively engage clients in their mental health recovery, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support clients in meeting their individual goals. Provide and model crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client and program safety. Coordination of services through the recognition of multiple needs of the client, including but not limited to benefits and federal/state identification with other providers in the community, and assisting with application processes to provide necessary resources to the client. Provide various skill-building, teaching, and/or coaching as it relates to the individual, including specific support with scheduling various medical or mental health appointments. Provide program orientation, verify, and complete necessary information for new client admissions. Coordinate services, meetings (treatment plan coordination,) set up telehealth visits with internal partners and provide updates to People Incorporated service providers in support of integration of care. Establish and post program schedule for each day and check staffing schedule daily and call staff for coverage as necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field or equivalent supervised experience in mental health or related services. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide crisis support and de-escalation in a residential setting.
high school
bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Documentation
De-escalation
Treatment planning
Care coordination
Resource navigation
Discharge planning
Person-centered care
Crisis intervention
Mental health support
Case management
Skill-building
Behavioral health
Client advocacy
Staff scheduling
Telehealth coordination
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$24 - $26/hr
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted
Aug 21, 2026
Closes
Sep 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
QualificationsRequired
Education and
Experience: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field and proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; OR has completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field and: Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; OR Has 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness; OR Has 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects; OR Is fluent in the non-English language of the cultural group to which 50% of the practitioner’s clients belong; OR Has a high school diploma and 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with: Mental illness; OR Traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness, substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects; OR Is currently enrolled in a graduate-level behavioral sciences program at an accredited college or university and is formally assigned to the program for clinical training.
Preferred
Education and
Experience: Master’s Degree in behavioral science/related field with 4,000 hours of experience.
Benefits
Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment. People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Minnesota
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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