OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL TRAINEE: ST. CLOUD/WAITE PARK

About the role

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Clinical Trainee within the Outpatient Mental Health (OPMH) Team in our St. Cloud/Waite Park location. The provider will work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team and staff, referring to other programs as needed. Therapy sessions may be one-to-one, in groups, or involve family members.

Our Outpatient Mental Health Program offers comprehensive mental health support for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages navigating challenges such as sadness, stress, anxiety, trauma, or difficulty adjusting to life changes. This therapy-based program supports both short-term life challenges and long-standing mental health concerns, empowering clients with tools, coping strategies, and insights to enhance emotional well-being and improve functioning in relationships, work, school, family life, and overall self-care.

For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright Counties. We offer a collaborative team environment and resources to support personal and professional development, including individual developmental experience beginning with agency orientation and role-specific onboarding, continuing education funds, on-site education programs, and approval for the National Loan Repayment Program to facilitate repayment of Federal Student Loans.

Responsibilities

• Treat clients with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders within a family-driven and trauma-informed framework
• Work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team and staff; refer to other programs as needed
• Conduct therapy sessions (individual, group, family) under the supervision of the Team Leader using evidence-based interventions
• Instruct, assist, and support clients in areas such as interpersonal communication skills, community resource utilization and integration, crisis assistance, relapse prevention, health care directives, budgeting and shopping, healthy lifestyle practices, cooking and nutrition, transportation, mental illness symptom management, household management, employment-related skills, and community living integration
• Modify treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions in response to changes in mental status, symptoms, or behavior that may put the recipient at risk
• Provide medication monitoring and education regarding health maintenance, including maintaining consistent medication regimes, delivering medication, discussing purposes and benefits, and reporting complaints or distress about medications
• Collaborate with community providers, employers, landlords, and families
• Maintain current knowledge of the mental health service system and ability to locate information and resources for client needs within mental health, medical, housing, and social services systems
• Participate in daily mandatory team meetings and all designated team activities
• Follow all current mandated reporter guidelines
• Report to the Clinic Manager and bill under the license of an approved supervisor

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Clinical Trainee status working towards licensure as an LP, LPCC, LICSW, or LMFT
• Clearance from DHS and sexual exploitation screening
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in outpatient therapy
• Medicare Eligible Provider
• SPMI, ARMS, ACT Team, TCM, or community-based experience
• Experience as a child and adolescent provider with clients aged 6+ years
• Passion for community-based mental health
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other departments when needed

Pay

Target range: $55,000–$65,000 (based on clinical hours and supervision). Eligible individuals can earn monthly and annual bonuses for services exceeding impact targets. Clinical supervision is included.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, day shift. Clinic hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program: Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company-Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Optional Supplemental Insurance
• Wellness Benefits Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5.5% employer contribution
• Employee referral program: $1,000 for full-time, $500 for part-time
• Generous paid time off program and flexible schedules supporting work-life balance
• Continuing education funds and on-site education programs
• Dedicated volunteer time and structured community partnership volunteer opportunities
• Team building and employee recognition programs
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with leadership support