Children's Case Manager/Mental Health Practitioner

Brief Description

Children's Case Manager / Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)

This position is a 0.5 FTE Children's Case Management and 0.5 FTE MHP.

Job Summary

Fernbrook Family Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Case Manager / Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to provide community-based mental health services to children, adults, and families.

In this role, you will support individuals who meet Minnesota State Statute criteria for:

• Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) (adults), and
• Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) (children)
  
  

You will help clients access essential services—including medical, social, educational, vocational, and financial supports—while also providing skills-based interventions to improve daily functioning. Services are delivered in home and community settings under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

Why Join Fernbrook?

Fernbrook Family Center is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations are available to support employees in performing essential job functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted mental health case management services to children, adults, and families
• Deliver home and community-based mental health skills services
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with community providers
• Meet with clients regularly (minimum once every 30 days, or more as needed)
• Participate in discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions from higher levels of care
• Facilitate quarterly team meetings with clients and support systems
• Advocate for clients to reduce barriers and resolve crises
• Engage in supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development
• Complete 30 hours of mental health-related continuing education every two years
• Meet productivity standards for both case management and clinical services
• Uphold Fernbrook’s mission, values, and policies
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong ethical decision-making and professional boundaries
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Openness to feedback and ongoing learning
• Basic computer proficiency (or willingness to learn)
• Commitment to client-centered, culturally responsive care
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or related field (e.g., social work, psychology, nursing), OR
• 3–4 years of experience as a case manager associate, OR
• Registered nurse with psychiatric training and 3 years of relevant experience, OR
• 4,000 supervised hours providing mental health services, OR
• 30 semester hours in behavioral sciences + 2,000 supervised hours
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a DHS background check
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children, adults, and families
• Case management experience
• Bilingual skills
• Strong assessment skills
• Knowledge of community resources
  
  

Work Environment & Schedule

• Flexible hours, typically between 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Regular travel to client homes, community locations, and Fernbrook offices
• Full-time (40–43 hours/week) for salaried employees
• Up to 40 hours/week for hourly employees (overtime requires approval)
  
  

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting, observing, and computer use
• Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds
  
  

Supervision

This position does not supervise staff but requires collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on any protected status.

Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted based on organizational needs.

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