Mental Health Therapist Adolescent First Episode Psychosis Program | Plymouth, MN

Mental Health Therapist

Allina Health is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our Adolescent First Episode Psychosis Program at the Abbott Northwestern WestHealth campus in Plymouth, Minnesota. In this role, you will provide evidence-based behavioral health care to adolescents experiencing first episode psychosis in a structured partial hospitalization program. You will work closely with psychiatry, nursing, therapists, families, community providers, and other members of an interdisciplinary care team to help young patients stabilize, build skills, and continue progressing. This is a full-time, on-site position with a consistent weekday schedule and no weekend or call responsibilities.

Key Position Details:

• Location: Abbott Northwestern WestHealth, Plymouth, MN
• Specialty: Adolescent mental health and first episode psychosis
• Care setting: Partial hospitalization program
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Hours: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week and 80 hours per two-week pay period
• Shift: Eight-hour day shifts
• Weekends/call: None
• Reimbursement for eligible professional license renewal fees and continuing education courses
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a critical stage of adolescent mental health treatment and recovery

Job Description:

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adolescents experiencing first episode psychosis.
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy in an adolescent partial hospitalization program.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, therapists, primary care providers, schools, and community agencies to coordinate adolescent mental health care.
• Partner with patients and families to promote stabilization, recovery, functional improvement, and continuity of care.
• Deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive behavioral health services.
• Mentor or provide clinical supervision to mental health practitioners when applicable and consistent with professional qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in psychology, family therapy, social work or counseling related field
• MN DHS Mental Health Professional Defined Qualifications: MN 245I.04, Subd 2-3

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Ind Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required upon hire or
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy required upon hire or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required upon hire or
• Licensed Psychologist-MN Board of Psychology required upon hire or
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 180 days of hire)
• Will consider pre independently licensed candidates

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our mission is to prevent illness, restore health, and provide comfort to everyone who entrusts us with their care. We are committed to whole-person care, employee well-being, and creating meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Pay Range: $35.61 to $48.81 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.