Mental Health Jobs in Minnesota
Mental health jobs in Minnesota are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in community behavioral health centers, hospital systems, and school-based settings, and roles available from entry-level case managers to licensed clinical supervisors. The heaviest hiring runs through the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester, where anchor employers like Allina Health, Hennepin Healthcare, and Canvas Health maintain consistent need. The most sought-after specialties right now are crisis intervention, substance use co-occurring disorders, and children and adolescent services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join our team in driving a healthier future. Fairview is an award-winning nonprofit health care system with more than 35,000 employees. We are committed to high value health, superior outcomes, and an exceptional experience at a lower cost of care. Based in Minneapolis with clinics, hospitals, and facilities located throughout the state, we deliver care for people at all stages of life, and we serve patients who come to us from a variety of backgrounds.
Passionate, innovative employees are essential to our future as we seek to heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier lives. Innovations in care delivery include trauma-informed and integrative care, HUB sites where patients can access co-located and integrated behavioral health care, EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) units, and Recovery Services.
Job Summary:
The Supervisor, Mental Health Admission Specialist, is a critical role within the M Health Fairview Mental Health and Addiction Patient Placement Team. This role will lead the development, implementation, and optimization of policies, procedures, and standard work that support the Behavioral Health Department's strategic initiatives and ability to improve patient flow and proactive capacity management across the M Health Fairview care system. The position oversees the daily operations of the Mental Health Admission Specialist team. The Mental Health Admission Specialist Supervisor must have a strong administrative background to support and lead Mental Health Admission Specialist team members while maintaining continuous situational awareness of system inpatient behavioral units. This position will be a critical driver of administration standardization and integration in support of all external, inter-hospital, and intra-hospital transfers for new patient admissions, direct admissions, and transfers across the system. This includes reviewing system capacity and barriers to patient flow, utilizing an administration foundation to support assessment, problem-solving to drive patient flow and communication of barriers with the appropriate stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
Schedule:
- Week 1: Monday: 11:00am-7:30pm Tuesday: 7:00am-3:30pm Wednesday: 7:00am-3:30pm Thursday: 3:00pm-11:30 pm Friday: 11:00am-7:30pm Saturday: On-call coverage Sunday: On-call coverage
- Week 2: Monday: 7:00am-3:30pm Tuesday: 3:00pm-11:30 pm Wednesday: 11:00am-7:30pm Thursday: 7:00am-3:30pm Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm
Location: Mobile
Position Overview:
- Manages daily operations of the Behavioral Health Department Patient Placement
-
Responsible for human resources management for assigned area(s) to achieve quality service and positive
employee relations:- Implements and communicates Human Resources policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
- Selects top talent, matching organizational needs with appropriate skill sets.
- Conducts timely employee performance appraisals.
-
Uses performance management in accordance with applicable policy or union contract to mitigate workplace
behavior problems. - Monitors employee overtime, absenteeism and takes appropriate action to identify and correct issues.
-
Provides oversight and ensures completion of training for employees, including orientation, in-services and
competency validation in accordance with department and unit standards. - Plans and approves staff hour schedules according to pre-established parameters.
- Partners in the staffing and scheduling process to balance and maintain schedules to ensure that the businessneed is met as well as supporting efficiency targets.
- Supports staff development and professional growth.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates the quality improvement program for the department.
- Responsible for communication within the assigned areas.
-
Develops and maintains a healthy, supportive work environment, demonstrating behaviors consistent with
service excellence. -
Ensures support of the mission, goals, and objectives of the Behavioral Health Department and M Health
Fairview:- Drive standard work development and implementation to drive toward department and system goals.
- Conducts daily huddles with staff to closely monitor daily operations and resolve/escalate barriers.
-
Conducts frequent, timely and appropriate communication through one-to-one sessions and employee
rounding. - Builds relationships with system service line, site and unit leaders.
- Identifies and prioritizes change management needs and approach.
- Delegates appropriate tasks to staff.
- Serves as a role model for staff.
- Maintains quality assessment and quality improvement activities. Monitors productivity and volume data.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in business or healthcare
- 3 years of experience with patient access and flow in a complex, academic health system setting
- 3 years supervisory management experience and previous experience as an assistant nurse supervisor
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters in Business Admin or healthcare
- 5 years of experience with patient transfers and flow in a complex, academic health system setting
Qualifications: $63,939.20- $90,272.00 Annual
Join our team in driving a healthier future. Fairview is an award-winning nonprofit health care system with more than 35,000 employees. We are committed to high value health, superior outcomes, and an exceptional experience at a lower cost of care. Based in Minneapolis with clinics, hospitals, and facilities located throughout the state, we deliver care for people at all stages of life, and we serve patients who come to us from a variety of backgrounds.
Passionate, innovative employees are essential to our future as we seek to heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier lives. Innovations in care delivery include trauma-informed and integrative care, HUB sites where patients can access co-located and integrated behavioral health care, EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) units, and Recovery Services.
Job Summary:
The Supervisor, Mental Health Admission Specialist, is a critical role within the M Health Fairview Mental Health and Addiction Patient Placement Team. This role will lead the development, implementation, and optimization of policies, procedures, and standard work that support the Behavioral Health Department's strategic initiatives and ability to improve patient flow and proactive capacity management across the M Health Fairview care system. The position oversees the daily operations of the Mental Health Admission Specialist team. The Mental Health Admission Specialist Supervisor must have a strong administrative background to support and lead Mental Health Admission Specialist team members while maintaining continuous situational awareness of system inpatient behavioral units. This position will be a critical driver of administration standardization and integration in support of all external, inter-hospital, and intra-hospital transfers for new patient admissions, direct admissions, and transfers across the system. This includes reviewing system capacity and barriers to patient flow, utilizing an administration foundation to support assessment, problem-solving to drive patient flow and communication of barriers with the appropriate stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
Schedule:
- Week 1: Monday: 11:00am-7:30pm Tuesday: 7:00am-3:30pm Wednesday: 7:00am-3:30pm Thursday: 3:00pm-11:30 pm Friday: 11:00am-7:30pm Saturday: On-call coverage Sunday: On-call coverage
- Week 2: Monday: 7:00am-3:30pm Tuesday: 3:00pm-11:30 pm Wednesday: 11:00am-7:30pm Thursday: 7:00am-3:30pm Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm
Location: Mobile
Position Overview:
- Manages daily operations of the Behavioral Health Department Patient Placement
-
Responsible for human resources management for assigned area(s) to achieve quality service and positive
employee relations:- Implements and communicates Human Resources policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
- Selects top talent, matching organizational needs with appropriate skill sets.
- Conducts timely employee performance appraisals.
-
Uses performance management in accordance with applicable policy or union contract to mitigate workplace
behavior problems. - Monitors employee overtime, absenteeism and takes appropriate action to identify and correct issues.
-
Provides oversight and ensures completion of training for employees, including orientation, in-services and
competency validation in accordance with department and unit standards. - Plans and approves staff hour schedules according to pre-established parameters.
- Partners in the staffing and scheduling process to balance and maintain schedules to ensure that the businessneed is met as well as supporting efficiency targets.
- Supports staff development and professional growth.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates the quality improvement program for the department.
- Responsible for communication within the assigned areas.
-
Develops and maintains a healthy, supportive work environment, demonstrating behaviors consistent with
service excellence. -
Ensures support of the mission, goals, and objectives of the Behavioral Health Department and M Health
Fairview:- Drive standard work development and implementation to drive toward department and system goals.
- Conducts daily huddles with staff to closely monitor daily operations and resolve/escalate barriers.
-
Conducts frequent, timely and appropriate communication through one-to-one sessions and employee
rounding. - Builds relationships with system service line, site and unit leaders.
- Identifies and prioritizes change management needs and approach.
- Delegates appropriate tasks to staff.
- Serves as a role model for staff.
- Maintains quality assessment and quality improvement activities. Monitors productivity and volume data.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in business or healthcare
- 3 years of experience with patient access and flow in a complex, academic health system setting
- 3 years supervisory management experience and previous experience as an assistant nurse supervisor
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters in Business Admin or healthcare
- 5 years of experience with patient transfers and flow in a complex, academic health system setting
Qualifications: $63,939.20- $90,272.00 Annual
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Mental Health Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Dungarvin10
- Allina Health9
- LifeStance Health9
- Sevita7
- People Incorporated Mental Health Services7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Minnesota licensure such as LICSW, LPC, LMFT, or LPCC from the Minnesota Board of Social Work or Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience providing direct client services in a behavioral health or community mental health setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Credible, or similar platforms
- Ability to complete required documentation within mandated timelines under Minnesota DHS standards
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based or outreach roles
Mental Health Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health in Minnesota?
Becoming a licensed mental health professional in Minnesota starts with earning a master's degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy, then accumulating supervised clinical hours required by your licensing board. The Minnesota Board of Social Work oversees LICSW and LGSW credentials, while the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy licenses LMFTs and LPCCs. Passing a national board exam, such as the ASWB or NCMHCE, is required before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire mental healths in Minnesota?
Employers hiring mental healths in Minnesota right now include Dungarvin, Allina Health, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's large integrated health systems, county-run human services departments, and nonprofit community behavioral health organizations represent the most consistent sources of full-time openings across the state.
Which Minnesota cities have the most mental health jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Lakeville lead Minnesota for mental health openings. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of demand due to the concentration of major health systems, county social services agencies, and nonprofit behavioral health providers, while Rochester benefits from the Mayo Clinic ecosystem and Duluth serves as the regional hub for northern Minnesota community health and tribal health programs.
Are there remote mental health jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields. About 63% of mental health openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the rapid expansion of telehealth in behavioral services. Therapy, care coordination, crisis counseling, and utilization review roles are most likely to be offered remotely, while intensive community support, residential treatment, and school-based positions typically remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a mental health in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a mental health practitioner or mental health professional associate role, which Minnesota's DHS licensing structure explicitly recognizes as a pre-licensure tier. Large employers like Hennepin Healthcare, Canvas Health, and county human services departments regularly hire candidates working toward licensure. Completing a practicum or internship at a Minnesota community mental health center, obtaining your LGSW or associate credential, and demonstrating fluency in a second language spoken widely in the Twin Cities all strengthen applications from candidates without post-degree experience.
Where can I find and apply to mental health jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to mental health jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that match your license level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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