Child Mental Health Therapist

Salary : $87,859.00 - $124,030.00 Annually

Location : Shakopee, MN

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2024-00104

Division : Health & Human Services

Department : Mental Health Center

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 300

Job Summary

The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.

We are currently seeking to fill two positions :

The school-based mental health clinician will provide mental health therapy to students within two elementary schools within the Shakopee School District.

The day treatment clinician will provide mental health therapy to clients within the Reflections Day Treatment Program in Carver.

Hiring range goes up to $103,355 DOQ.

Essential Duties

Conducts Diagnostic Assessments.

Develops and implements treatment plans according to agency and regulatory requirements.

The school-based therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to children in an elementary school setting.

The day treatment therapist provides therapy (individual, group and family) and group skills to children who have a mental health diagnosis and severe emotional and behavioral difficulties in a day treatment setting.

May provide in-home therapy to families.

Builds positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.

Provides education, consultation, and training for school staff and community partners.

Provides crisis intervention, ongoing safety planning, and intervention.

Develops and maintains professional relationships with referral sources, including providing feedback and consultation regarding specific clientele.

Consults with billing staff and health plan representatives in order to obtain authorization for appropriate mental health services for clients and reimbursement to the fullest extent available for the agency.

Maintains working knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations related to outpatient therapy and assessment services.

Acquires and utilizes up-to-date research, education and training in the delivery of ethical and competent mental health intervention.

Maintains current records and documentation within the client file.

Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours ) to communicate with supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

Ensures access to ongoing mental health services during the summer months to promote continuity of care for clients.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires current Mental Health Professional (MHP) licensure OR the ability to obtain MHP licensure to practice independently within 12 months AND 2 years of experience in providing professional therapy and diagnostic assessment. The incumbent shall possess a valid driver's license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.

Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and / or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Scott County Employee Relations department at 952-496-8103 and reference the posting title and number.

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Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits : (Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)

A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at

• Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Life Insurance
• Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
• Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Long-Term Disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
• On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
• Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available :

Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!

Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social / belonging, work / life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

Are you licensed to practice independently as a Mental Health professional?

Please list the independent MHP license you possess :

Please enter your license # :

Please list the trainee license you possess :

If you are practicing under supervision, will you be able to practice w / o supervision (fully licensed as a mental health professional) within 12 months?

Please select the answer that best describes your level of education :

If you possess a degree(s), please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. BS in Education) :

Please select the answer that best describes your paid experience (full-time equivalency) providing psychotherapy : (do not include skills work or case management activities)

Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question :

Please select the answer that best describes your paid experience (full-time equivalency) providing diagnostic assessments :

Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question :

Do you have professional experience performing diagnostic assessments of children and adolescents?

Where did you perform diagnostic assessments? Please list the name of the employer and your job title.

Do you have professional experience doing family therapy?

Please list name of employer and job title(s). If no experience, type in "NONE".

Do you have professional therapy experience in a school setting?

Are you bi-or multi-lingual?

Do you have a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities?

Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?

Required Question

Salary : $87,859 - $124,030