COMPENSATION
Behavioral Health Practitioner starts at $20.26/hour
Behavioral Health Practitioner + Bachelor's Degree starts at $22.44/hour
SCHEDULE
Working with children/adolescents and families may require you to be able to commit to late afternoon/early evening schedule as needed by families; ability to flex your schedule.
OPPORTUNITY
Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) is seeking a proven leader to serve as the Behavioral Health Practitioner: Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) for our Monticello, Buffalo, Maple Lake area. The Behavioral Health Practitioner: CTSS is responsible for rehabilitation of children with the necessary skills and support to function effectively for their development. This position would be a community-based position providing skills services in the community, at home and in the school.
WHAT IS CHILDREN’S THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AND SUPPORT (CTSS)?
Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) is a flexible mental health program designed to help children whose emotional or behavioral challenges interfere with their daily functioning. The program supports both the child and their family by developing essential skills such as managing emotions, improving peer relationships, resolving family conflicts, and enhancing cooperation and compliance. The goal of CTSS is to help children regain or reach developmental and emotional functioning they may have lost or missed due to mental health disorders or trauma. The program emphasizes social-emotional learning, including self-awareness, emotional regulation, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. CTSS aims to prevent the need for more intensive treatments like day programs or residential care and offers two core services:
- Skills Training: Focuses on teaching practical skills—like coping strategies, social interaction, and executive functioning—tailored to each child’s needs.
Family involvement is key to the program’s success, providing insight, reinforcing skills at home, and supporting the child’s progress. Services are offered in various settings including at home, in schools or in an office setting.
WHY CMMHC?
For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties. Our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental and chemical health issues. We offer a great place to work, a collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Be skilled in preparing, planning, organizing, and developing skills-based activities or curriculum for individual, family, or group skills work facilitation reflective of client’s needs.
- Teach and practice specific behavioral skills that have not been developed or that can replace maladaptive skills developed due to emotional disturbance.
- Establish relationships with assigned clients and their support and meet with each client as scheduled.
- Follow all mandated reporter guidelines and always review suspicions and concerns with the supervisor.
Ability to travel based on the client’s preferred setting and program needs.
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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Qualify as a Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP)
4,000 hours working with those with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnosis: which can be part- time over several years or 2 years full time.
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Holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship or employment that (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields (2,000 hours).
Or
Holds a master’s degree or another graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
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Experience and training in behavioral learning techniques, rehabilitation theory and practice.
- Clear DHS background study.
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Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in behavioral sciences or related fields
SCHEDULE
Working with children/adolescents and families may require you to be able to commit to late afternoon/early evening schedule as needed by families; ability to flex your schedule.
WHY CMMHC?
At Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, our team members are our strongest asset. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We are motivated to provide a supportive and caring environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development. We are privileged to offer services and employment opportunities at multiple sites within the four-county area. Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
BENEFITS WE OFFER
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Paid Time Off
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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance)
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Employee Assistance Programs
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403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution
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Employee referral program | $1,000 for full-time, $500 for part-time
WHAT SETS US APART
We Develop Our Team: We provide individual developmental experience beginning with our agency orientation and role specific onboarding program. We encourage team members to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on-site education programs.
We Take Care of Our Team: We encourage work-life balance with a generous paid time off program and flexible schedules. Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being. In addition, all CMMHC sites are approved for the National Loan Repayment Program to facilitate repayment of Federal Student Loans.
We Support Each Other: Our mission is to foster healthy lives and thriving communities. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Team members share consistent feedback in feeling supported professionally and personally by our leadership team.
We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team.
We Partner with Our Community: We offer dedicated volunteer time and encourage our team members to give back to causes they are passionate about. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities through structured community partnerships.
CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
