Children's Mental Health Practitioner; Sandburg Middle School, Golden Valley

We are seeking a Children's Mental Health Practitioner to work with our New Hope Mental Health Clinic and Sandburg Middle School. The Mental Health Practitioner is Responsible for planning and leading daily Children’s Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS) skills. The majority of the work will be embeded at Sandburg Middle School, doing CTSS skills work, with year-round groups at the mental health clinic.

The Mental Health Practitioner will lead both individual and group skill sessions, complete timely documentation, and deliver an individualized plan of care consistent with the client goals and objectives from their individualized treatment plan. Will work in conjunction with the client’s therapists, school supports, families, and community supports in the development and delivery of services. Will use a trauma informed and person-centered approach to service provision.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm

• 1–2 days per week will have a later start and end time to accommodate group and community work at the New Hope clinic 5555 Boone Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428

Locations: Sanburg Middle School providing in‑school CTSS services: 2400 Sandburg Ln, Golden Valley, MN 55427

Hiring Range: $23.76 - $25.35 hourly, depending on qualifications and experience,
plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates.

• Using and modeling person‑centered principles, actively engage clients in their mental health recovery, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support the client in meeting their individual goals.
• Partner with therapists and school staff in carrying out the activities in support of goals identified in client’s individual treatment plan.
• Actively participate in all team meetings, case consultation meetings, and agency trainings sharing relevant developments and/or expertise with other team members and advancing the reputation of services provided.
• Facilitate and conduct individual and group CTSS skills services that address a variety of needs and health concerns for the client.