Mental Health Professional

Application Deadline: 8/27/2025

Salary: $55000 - $80000 per year.

This is a full time position.

Duties

Are you Wilders next mental health provider Join our multidisciplinary Community Mental Health & Wellness team at Wilder in providing clinical service delivery that supports our communitys mental wellness critical to Wilders mission of improving lives today and for generations to come!

We have an opening for a full-time individual/family therapist position within Wilders Therapeutic Teaching Model (TTM) program. TTM is an intensive school based mental health treatment program that infuses therapy into the classroom for the youngest elementary students in a Level IV special education setting. TTM was developed to decrease the time students need intensive special education services by increasing the students ability to regulate. We approach our work with creativity and a commitment to supporting each child and family knowing healing is possible.

Wilder is a first-implementer Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As part of this innovative model of mental health care we collaborate closely with other service partners in ensuring coordinated integrated care for clients and their families.

As a Mental Health Professional/Practitioner you will provide individual and family mental health treatment in school home community and virtual settings. You will also conduct assessments develop treatment plans and complete progress notes. Finally you will influence the treatment goals and methods of the therapeutic classroom through weekly consultation.

MA Level MH Practitioner: $55K - $65K

MA Lic MH Professional: $70K - $80K

Job Qualifications

Those applying must have a Masters degree in social work marriage and family therapy psychology or clinical counseling. A Mental Health Professional (LICSW LMFT or LPCC) license is preferred but Masters Level Practitioners (Clinical Trainees) working towards licensure are encouraged to apply.

A strong understanding of child development and the importance of family work is imperative. A passion for serving individuals and families in our community and in providing trauma informed mental health treatment is paramount.

Helpful if trained in DC: 0-5 evaluations Child Parent Psychotherapy Experiential Play Therapy and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Experience working with schools or day treatment/residential milieus is valued.

About Wilder

When you work at Wilder you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond.

Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package which includes competitive compensation and benefits health dental employer-matched 401(k) PTO paid family medical and caregiver leave life insurance disability insurance flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs.

In addition you will have access to professional development opportunities including development funding tuition discounts and training. You will also have access to Wilders employee resource groups and other opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Wilder is also a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved employer. Eligible employees working at Wilders NHSC-approved sites may be able to take advantage of NHSC Loan Repayment Programs. The NHSC Loan Repayment Programs are separate from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and they offer mental health and substance use disorder clinicians the opportunity to have their student loans repaid while earning a competitive salary in exchange for serving communities with limited access to care. For more information visit the NHSC website.

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting positive change through direct services research and advocacy. Learn more at

Online Application Information

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There are four sections to the application process please follow these instructions carefully:

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5. Questions. Answer How did you hear about this job/posting question and other required questions if applicable.
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Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicants proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.