Mental Health Counselor/FT Days

Acadia Healthcare•St. Paul, MN

20d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Mental Health Counselor to join our clinical team on a full‑time, day‑shift schedule. This role is ideal for a compassionate professional who values evidence‑based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high‑quality patient care. The counselor will provide therapeutic services to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health needs within an inpatient hospital environment. Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital is a 144‑bed behavioral health facility located on the former Bethesda Hospital campus. Opened in September 2025, the hospital provides a full continuum of mental health services, including: Inpatient psychiatric treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP). Our modern, therapeutic environment is designed to support healing, safety, and long-term recovery. We are committed to compassionate, evidence-based care delivered by a collaborative and supportive team.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and patient‑centered care

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) preferred but not required
Prior experience in mental health or behavioral health settings is preferred, especially in inpatient or acute care environments

Responsibilities

Deliver individual, group, and/or family counseling using evidence‑informed therapeutic modalities
Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations and risk assessments
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members
Participate in case reviews, treatment team meetings, and ongoing professional development
Provide crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and safety planning as needed
Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and hospital policies
Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.