School-Based Mental Health Professional (Licensed Therapist or Clinical Trainee) - Bemidji, MN
About The Position
North Homes Children & Family Services is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Trainee or fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP) to provide mental health services within the Bemidji School District. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with children, adolescents, and families in a collaborative school environment, helping students strengthen emotional regulation, build coping skills, develop healthy relationships, and improve their overall well-being. The position provides accessible mental health support where students spend their day, helping them build the skills needed for success at school, home, and in their community. It is suitable for clinical trainees working toward licensure or experienced licensed clinicians seeking meaningful work with opportunities for professional growth and direct impact.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
- Current Minnesota licensure as an LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP in good standing (for Licensed Mental Health Professional).
- Meets Minnesota requirements to practice as a Clinical Trainee under approved supervision (for Clinical Trainee).
- Commitment to obtaining independent clinical licensure (for Clinical Trainee).
- Participation in required clinical supervision (for Clinical Trainee).
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Experience providing school-based or community-based mental health services.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and family systems.
- Strong clinical judgment and relationship-building skills.
- Strong communication, collaboration, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Passionate about helping young people and families succeed.
- Value working as part of a collaborative team.
- Skilled at developing strong therapeutic relationships with children and adolescents.
- Comfortable partnering with educators, families, and other professionals.
- Committed to ethical, compassionate, and culturally responsive care.
- Flexible, organized, and able to work effectively within a school environment.
- Dedicated to professional growth and clinical excellence.
- Motivated by the opportunity to make mental health services accessible to students where they spend much of their day.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Complete comprehensive mental health evaluations and other required clinical evaluations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and team meetings.
- Collaborate with teachers, school administration, special education staff, families, case managers, and community providers.
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention support as needed.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and payer requirements.
- Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.
- Support families through education, resources, consultation, and coordination of care.
- Participate in clinical supervision, consultation, training, CEU opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Life, Supplemental Options
- 401K with Annual Company Match
- Free Virtual Telehealth & Mental Health Services (if enrolled in North Homes health plan)
- $1,250 Annual CEU Funds + Licensure Reimbursement
- Clinical Supervision Provided for Qualified Clinical Trainee
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Loan Forgiveness Eligible Position
- Collaborative, Team-Based Culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
