Mental Health Therapist- Northdale Middle School (Coon Rapids, MN)

Mental Health Therapist- School Linked Services

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our School-Linked Mental Health Services team. School-based mental health services reach children in everyday environments. The natural, non-stigmatizing location offers an early and effective environment for intervention. Also allows for increased opportunity for coordination of care with the therapist having access to children in their school sites with school team. This increases access for busy families and reducing variables that may prevented individuals from receiving care.

Schedule: Hours are usually 8:00am - 4:30pm. Two options to choose from

• 1.0 FTE 40 hours a week with a caseload during summer vacation
• .9 FTE 40 hours a week during academic year Reduced hours in the summer 20 hours per week for 8 weeks.

Location: Northdale Middle School: 11301 Dogwood St. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Start Date: October 2025

Hiring Range: Salary variable on licensure and qualifications. Salary below reflects 1.0FTE hiring range.

• Unlicensed: $60,000 - $65,779, plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates
• Licensed: $74,000 - $80,000, plus $2,000 hiring bonus for external candidates

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:

• Developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with children, parents, and other family members
• Conducting individual therapy and, as needed, conducting family and group therapies
• Creating and implementing treatment plans and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans

Required Qualifications: Unlicensed Clinical Trainee:

• Master's Degree in a behavior science or related field
• One year of full-time experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders
• Working toward clinical licensure by obtaining required clinical supervision hours and client contact hours outlined by the appropriate licensing board.

Required Qualifications: Licensed Mental Health Professional:

• Master’s Degree in the behavioral sciences
• Current clinical license as a mental health professional in the State of Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LICSW or LMFT) with no restrictions.
  • o OR proof of current clinical licensure as described above within 60 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and valid licensure as LICSW, LMFT, LP or LPCC or license-eligible
• Experience collaborating with school systems and school personnel
• Proven success collaborating on interdisciplinary teams
• Previous experience in providing services to children, adolescents and families is preferred.

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 and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.