Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mobile Crisis Response

Northern Pines Mental Health Center • Mora, MN

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About The Position

Northern Pines Mental Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner for its new 7E Crisis Response team, serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties. Based primarily in Mora, Minnesota, this full-time role provides rapid, face-to-face mobile crisis intervention and stabilization to people experiencing mental health emergencies. The practitioner conducts crisis assessments, provides short-term intensive interventions, develops culturally responsive treatment and safety plans, and connects clients with ongoing community resources. The work aims to relieve acute distress, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, and help people maintain independent living in the least restrictive environment.

The role requires regular weekday daytime on-site presence at the Mora office, regional travel, and a rotating schedule covering days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and on-call coverage. Overnight and weekend work is from home. Client transportation may be provided using an agency vehicle when needed. The position starts at $25.50 per hour and includes comprehensive benefits. Eligible provider positions in the 7E region receive a $3,000 hiring bonus.

Requirements

• Meet Minnesota DHS qualification requirements for a Mental Health Practitioner/Behavioral Health Practitioner through a degree, clinical hours, or credentialing pathway.
• Be able to work rotating day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts and participate in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation.
• Maintain regular on-site presence during weekday daytime hours at the primary office in Mora, Minnesota.
• Have a valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and acceptable driving record; regional travel is required daily.
• Successfully complete required onboarding, DHS-mandated training, and credentialing paperwork upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct immediate, face-to-face evaluations to determine emergency service needs and assess significant changes from a client’s baseline functioning during a mental health crisis.
• Provide short-term, intensive clinical interventions to alleviate distress, promote coping, develop actionable safety plans, and support clients in returning to baseline functioning.
• Develop and update culturally appropriate crisis intervention and stabilization plans, including after-crisis care coordination.
• Monitor client progress to support stabilization and prevent higher levels of institutional care.
• Facilitate warm handoffs and referrals to long-term mental health services, substance use programs, and supportive community resources.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement, emergency departments, county social services, and tribal and community agencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in compliance with Minnesota DHS standards, organizational policies, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide safe client transportation in an agency vehicle as needed during crisis situations or care transitions throughout the five-county service area.

Benefits

• $3,000 hiring bonus for eligible provider positions in the 7E region.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options, with spouse and dependent coverage available.
• Employer-contributed Health Savings Account option.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off accrual.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Bereavement pay.
• Mileage and travel reimbursement for field services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed