Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Minnesota
Behavioral Health Specialist jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester, where large systems like Allina Health, Hennepin Healthcare, and Mayo Clinic drive consistent hiring from entry-level to senior clinician roles. Demand runs highest in crisis intervention, co-occurring disorder treatment, and community-based case management, reflecting Minnesota's strong network of county-funded mental health programs and integrated care initiatives. Openings exist across inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient clinics, and school-linked services statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT's) monitor and assist adolescent clients in the residential milieu, lead activities designed to help the residents adjust to living in a community setting and assist the residents in gaining the skills needed to manage their eating disorder. BHT's play an integral role in the day-to-day function of the clients' experience.
Schedule
- Part-Time 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) Evening/Overnight
- Evening Shifts: 2pm-10:30pm, 4pm-12:30am
- Overnight Shifts: 10pm-6:30am
- Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday)
- Schedule is made a month at a time with a combination of both evening and overnight shifts
Compensation Disclosure
- BHT I: Starting hourly range between $18.00-$21.00
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
How BHT's Empower Recovery
- Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming
- Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation
- Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts
- Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise.
- Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks
Qualifications:
- An Associate's degree in a mental health–related field (such as mental or behavioral health, counseling, or behavioral sciences) is required to meet Minnesota DHS licensure standards for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker classification.
Or
- A high school diploma and at least one year / 2,000 hours of direct patient care experience in a mental or behavioral health setting is also required.
What we offer:
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That's why we're dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For full-time employees, we offer:
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT's) monitor and assist adolescent clients in the residential milieu, lead activities designed to help the residents adjust to living in a community setting and assist the residents in gaining the skills needed to manage their eating disorder. BHT's play an integral role in the day-to-day function of the clients' experience.
Schedule
- Part-Time 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) Evening/Overnight
- Evening Shifts: 2pm-10:30pm, 4pm-12:30am
- Overnight Shifts: 10pm-6:30am
- Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday)
- Schedule is made a month at a time with a combination of both evening and overnight shifts
Compensation Disclosure
- BHT I: Starting hourly range between $18.00-$21.00
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
How BHT's Empower Recovery
- Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming
- Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation
- Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts
- Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise.
- Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks
Qualifications:
- An Associate's degree in a mental health–related field (such as mental or behavioral health, counseling, or behavioral sciences) is required to meet Minnesota DHS licensure standards for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker classification.
Or
- A high school diploma and at least one year / 2,000 hours of direct patient care experience in a mental or behavioral health setting is also required.
What we offer:
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That's why we're dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For full-time employees, we offer:
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health specialist jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Minnesota licensure such as LICSW, LPCC, or LP preferred or required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
- Experience conducting mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices including CBT, motivational interviewing, or DBT
- Ability to work with adults or youth experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Valid Minnesota driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based or mobile positions
Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health specialist in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred for clinical roles. Licensure through the Minnesota Board of Social Work or the Minnesota Board of Psychology is expected for positions that include assessment or therapy. Entry-level specialist roles may accept candidates who hold, or are actively working toward, licensure as a licensed professional clinical counselor or licensed graduate social worker.
Which companies hire behavioral health specialists in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring behavioral health specialists in Minnesota include PrairieCare, The Emily Program, and Newport Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's dense network of nonprofit community mental health centers, county human services departments, and integrated health systems means openings are distributed well beyond a single employer type.
Which Minnesota cities have the most behavioral health specialist jobs?
Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, and Minneapolis have the most behavioral health specialist openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities anchor the market through a high concentration of health systems, county mental health programs, and nonprofit agencies, while Rochester's presence reflects Mayo Clinic's behavioral health expansion and Duluth's role as the regional hub for northern Minnesota's community services network.
Are there remote behavioral health specialist jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're limited. Telehealth has expanded remote options for certain assessment, case management, and care coordination tasks, though most positions still require in-person contact with clients. About 25% of behavioral health specialist openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote roles most common in utilization review, care coordination, and telehealth counseling for established patients.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health specialist in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a mental health practitioner or behavioral health technician role, which Minnesota employers like Allina Health and county human services agencies regularly fill with candidates holding a bachelor's degree and no prior clinical experience. Hennepin Healthcare and North Memorial Health run structured new-graduate onboarding for behavioral health support staff. Completing a supervised internship through a Minnesota-accredited program and obtaining a licensed graduate social worker credential gives candidates a clear hiring edge over applicants without any credential.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health specialist jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to behavioral health specialist jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your credentials and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that fit. No signup is needed to see the listings.
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