Mental Health Practitioner

Job Overview

Fairview Range is hiring a Mental Health Practitioner for our inpatient Behavioral Health Department in Hibbing, MN.

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu under the direction and supervision of the BH Director and the BH Service Line Social Worker Supervisor. To provide group and individual therapy to patients on the acute unit under the supervision of LICSW. In addition, assist and observe patients on the unit so that the goals and objectives of the treatment are achieved.

Schedule: This is an ONSITE position working 40-64 hours per two weeks.  A standard schedule may consist of 8 or 12-hour shifts, encompassing both day and evening rotations. Weekends: One weekend per month

Internal posting through: 7/24/26

About this unit

Fairview Range provides a continuum of mental health services, including inpatient, outpatient, and our Partial Hospitalization Program. Our inpatient Behavioral Health department expanded in 2016 and now includes two inpatient, acute psychiatric units. Both units treat a range of mental health issues in adult patients.

• 34 beds between 2 units
• Multidisciplinary care team including Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, Social Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners.
• Patient population: adult (ages 18+)

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual therapy.
• Assesses and implements individual and group therapy programming utilizing current evidence-based practices based on the needs of the patient population.
• Collects, records, and maintains patient data.
• Provides resources and education to patients.
• Collaborates with providers, nurses, and other treatment team members to provide patient with the most effective treatment.
• Assist in keeping supplies and equipment organized and in working condition.
• Demonstrate excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Establish effective relationships with health care team members.
• Demonstrate skill in utilizing psychologically based information to establish good interpersonal relationships.
• Able to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work well independently.
• Demonstrates and implements verbal de-escalation as evidenced by minimal special interventions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• BCS certification, current or obtains within 90 Days
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 180 Days
• MHP, or eligible within first 2,000 hours or four years of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year psychiatric in-patient care experience
• Group therapy experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental,vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rangenoncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status