Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mobile Crisis Response
About the role
Northern Pines Mental Health (NPMH) is expanding as the new crisis response provider for the 7E region, serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties. After 62 years as a trusted safety‑net provider, NPMH is building a stronger, more connected approach to mental health crisis care using proven, evidence‑based models. This position is part of a new team focused on high‑quality crisis response, collaboration, and creating meaningful connections across the region’s service entities.
The Behavioral Health Practitioner provides rapid, face‑to‑face mobile crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies across the five‑county Region 7E. The role conducts clinical crisis assessments, delivers short‑term intensive interventions, develops culturally responsive treatment plans, and connects clients to ongoing community resources. The goal is to relieve acute distress, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, and assist individuals in maintaining independent living within the least restrictive environment.
Primary office location: Mora, MN (serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties). All provider positions in the 7E region are eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus.
Responsibilities
- Crisis Assessment & Triage: Conduct immediate, face‑to‑face evaluations to determine emergency service needs and assess significant deviations from a client’s baseline functioning resulting from a mental health crisis.
- Immediate Crisis Intervention: Deliver short‑term, intensive clinical interventions to alleviate immediate distress, promote effective coping mechanisms, develop actionable safety plans, and support clients