Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Minnesota
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Minnesota concentrate in community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and school-based programs, with strong demand across the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth. Large employers like Allina Health, Mayo Clinic, and Fairview Health Services maintain consistent openings at every level from licensed associate to senior clinician. The most in-demand specialties are trauma-informed care, substance use disorder treatment, and child and adolescent therapy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Join Our Passionate Team as a Mental Health Specialist II – Make a Lasting Impact Every Day!
At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response, and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person-centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.
With services in 17 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.
Why Dungarvin?
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of exciting benefits and opportunities:
- Fixed Starting Rate: $24/hr.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance (for FT employees), Supplemental Insurance, Life Insurance, and more!
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match
- Paid Time Off that increases with tenure; Including PTO Donation options
- Employee Perks: National Brand Discounts, Employee Referral Program, and access to Tapcheck (get 50% of your pay before payday)
- Growth & Development: Access to career growth opportunities, paid training, and mentorship
- Mileage Reimbursement for travel
- Paid Training and Orientation: Training provided to ensure you’re equipped to handle challenging behaviors.
Job Description
About the Program:
Our Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes support individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs. Many of the people we serve have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, or legal involvement. They may have a history of failed placements and need a highly structured environment to succeed.
Our homes are specially designed for safety, and our approach is consistent, person-centered, and focused on helping individuals reach their goals while maintaining safety for everyone. Due to the challenging nature of this work, staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including the use of manual restraints when necessary.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental‑health needs, using person‑centered approaches focused on safety, skill‑building, and positive engagement.
- Support individuals in accordance with behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraint procedures as trained.
- Maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment; assist with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
- Accurately document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems (T‑logs, Therap, health tracking).
- Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis or safety situations.
- Support family and personal contacts, assist with appointments, medication administration tasks (as allowed), and follow all medical and nutrition plans.
- Participate in team meetings, provide feedback on individuals’ needs, and assist in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
- Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with protocols and individual support plans.
Qualifications
Required (Must-Have)
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 years minimum of experience working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness OR a degree in a mental-health–related field
- Must be at least 18 years of age; some programs require employees to be 21 years of age or older
- Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
- Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to safely manage physically demanding situations
Skills & Abilities
- Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, functional assessments, and person-centered plans
- Use crisis prevention, de-escalation, redirection, and manual restraints as trained
- Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, including documentation
- Work effectively in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment
- Collaborate with team members and external partners (case managers, law enforcement, mental health professionals)
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving, consistency, time-management, and independent prioritization skills
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you! At Dungarvin, we support one another and provide the training and tools you need to succeed. Join our team and help us empower individuals to lead their best lives.
Apply Today—Be Part of Something Truly Special!
Additional Information
We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.
Retention Bonus:
The retention bonus is not applicable for current Dungarvin employees.
10/26
#DMNJ
Join Our Passionate Team as a Mental Health Specialist II – Make a Lasting Impact Every Day!
At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response, and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person-centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.
With services in 17 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.
Why Dungarvin?
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of exciting benefits and opportunities:
- Fixed Starting Rate: $24/hr.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance (for FT employees), Supplemental Insurance, Life Insurance, and more!
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match
- Paid Time Off that increases with tenure; Including PTO Donation options
- Employee Perks: National Brand Discounts, Employee Referral Program, and access to Tapcheck (get 50% of your pay before payday)
- Growth & Development: Access to career growth opportunities, paid training, and mentorship
- Mileage Reimbursement for travel
- Paid Training and Orientation: Training provided to ensure you’re equipped to handle challenging behaviors.
Job Description
About the Program:
Our Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes support individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs. Many of the people we serve have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, or legal involvement. They may have a history of failed placements and need a highly structured environment to succeed.
Our homes are specially designed for safety, and our approach is consistent, person-centered, and focused on helping individuals reach their goals while maintaining safety for everyone. Due to the challenging nature of this work, staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including the use of manual restraints when necessary.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental‑health needs, using person‑centered approaches focused on safety, skill‑building, and positive engagement.
- Support individuals in accordance with behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraint procedures as trained.
- Maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment; assist with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
- Accurately document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems (T‑logs, Therap, health tracking).
- Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis or safety situations.
- Support family and personal contacts, assist with appointments, medication administration tasks (as allowed), and follow all medical and nutrition plans.
- Participate in team meetings, provide feedback on individuals’ needs, and assist in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
- Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with protocols and individual support plans.
Qualifications
Required (Must-Have)
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 years minimum of experience working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness OR a degree in a mental-health–related field
- Must be at least 18 years of age; some programs require employees to be 21 years of age or older
- Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
- Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to safely manage physically demanding situations
Skills & Abilities
- Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, functional assessments, and person-centered plans
- Use crisis prevention, de-escalation, redirection, and manual restraints as trained
- Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, including documentation
- Work effectively in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment
- Collaborate with team members and external partners (case managers, law enforcement, mental health professionals)
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving, consistency, time-management, and independent prioritization skills
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you! At Dungarvin, we support one another and provide the training and tools you need to succeed. Join our team and help us empower individuals to lead their best lives.
Apply Today—Be Part of Something Truly Special!
Additional Information
We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.
Retention Bonus:
The retention bonus is not applicable for current Dungarvin employees.
10/26
#DMNJ
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The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Minnesota licensure as an LPCC, LICSW, LMFT, or equivalent credential required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in clinical or community settings
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to complete diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders preferred
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Minnesota?
To practice as a behavioral health therapist in Minnesota, you must earn a master's degree in a qualifying field such as counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, then obtain licensure through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. Depending on your credential path, you will pursue the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker designation, each requiring supervised post-graduate hours and a national licensing exam.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Minnesota?
Employers hiring behavioral health therapists in Minnesota right now include Sanford Health, CentraCare, and Essentia Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's large integrated health systems, community mental health centers, and school districts tend to post consistently throughout the year, making them reliable targets for applicants at all experience levels.
Which Minnesota cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Saint Paul, Bemidji, and Saint Cloud have the most behavioral health therapist openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of demand given the concentration of major health systems, county-run community mental health programs, and large school districts, while Rochester's volume reflects the Mayo Clinic ecosystem and its affiliated outpatient and specialty behavioral health services.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because teletherapy has become a standard delivery model for outpatient counseling. About 33% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly Minnesota providers adopted telehealth. Individual and group therapy, case management, and intake assessment roles are the positions most frequently offered in a remote or hybrid format.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for licensed associate or pre-licensed clinician roles, which allow you to accumulate required supervised hours toward full licensure while employed. Large Minnesota employers such as Hennepin Healthcare, HealthPartners, and county-managed community mental health centers regularly bring on associates under clinical supervision. Positions titled mental health practitioner, case manager, or crisis counselor are common lateral entry points that transition well into therapist tracks once you complete your supervised hours and pass your licensing exam.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your license, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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