School-Linked Behavioral Health Practitioner and Children’s Targeted Case Manager

About the role

Range Mental Health Center is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) dedicated to increasing access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services, advancing integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and improving utilization of evidence-based practices. The School-Linked Behavioral Health Practitioner and Children’s Targeted Case Manager provides direct services to students, collaborates with school staff and families, and coordinates care within a multidisciplinary, integrated treatment framework. The role includes weekly clinical supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and robust professional development support.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family skills training at assigned school sites, clients’ homes, or in the community.
• Instruct and empower clients to develop stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments, independent living, and community skills.
• Deliver direct client case management, including prior authorizations, insurance verification, and monthly eligibility checks.
• Coordinate School-Linked Behavioral Health Services at assigned school site(s).
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with partnering agencies and school/community personnel.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide consultation and educational services to authorized school/community personnel.
• Complete all clinical documentation, treatment plans, functional assessments (FA), Individual and Family Community Support Plans (IFCSP), and crisis prevention plans (CPP) in the RMHC electronic health record in compliance with agency and DHS standards.
• Complete required standardized measurement tools for children and adolescents.
• Provide medically necessary behavioral health treatment to children, adolescents, and their families in accordance with RMHC Code of Conduct and Minnesota regulations.
• Attend multidisciplinary, special education, school, and other meetings as directed.
• Coordinate care and referrals with service agencies and families.
• Provide program transportation as necessary.
• Attend required training to meet RMHC and Department of Human Services mandates.
• Communicate regularly with the Clinical Supervisor regarding client updates and adhere to all regulatory and statutory standards.

Requirements

• Qualification as a behavioral health practitioner through one of the following:
  • At least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) in behavioral sciences or related fields plus at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disability; or
  • At least 4,000 hours of experience delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disability; or
  • A master’s or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.

Preferred Experience

One or more years of providing Targeted Case Management services and working with children.

Skills

• Willingness and ability to complete training in cultural competencies and provide culturally responsive treatment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships with partnering agencies.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and changing work environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and crisis management skills.
• Knowledge of local and state mental health resources and systems.
• Proficiency in providing individual, group, and family services aligned with CTSS standards.
• Understanding of records and billing compliance.
• Computer proficiency sufficient to use email and document services in an electronic medical record.
• Non-judgmental, client-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Philosophical alignment with the mission and values of Range Mental Health Center.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible scheduling
• Minnesota Parenting Leave (MNPFML)
• 100% employer-provided clinical supervision at no cost for therapy and licensed roles, including weekly supervision per licensing board requirements
• Weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings

Pay

$21.88 – $29.65 per hour (Pay Band 3), full-time.

Schedule

Full-time; schedule may include travel between school sites, RMHC offices, and community locations; flexibility to meet school district needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment
• Ability to manage significant daily stress
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate uneven terrain
• Ability to utilize physical restraint policy as needed
• Sufficient vision to use a computer monitor and read printed materials
• Sufficient hearing to respond accurately in person, by phone, and in group settings
• Clear articulation of English and ability to understand spoken communication
• Maintain professional personal hygiene and physical appearance
• Must maintain a Minnesota driver’s license and auto insurance